How to get from London to Lyon

International travel from London, United Kingdom to Lyon, France is: Partially open.

Can I enter France if coming from United Kingdom?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lyon if travelling from London?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
• 7-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required
• Health declaration required

What measures do I need to follow in Lyon, France due to the pandemic?

All travellers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 16/10/2021; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Lyon from London.

The current restriction level for returning to London, United Kingdom from France is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter London, United Kingdom from Lyon, France?

Reentering United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to London from Lyon?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in London, United Kingdom regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to United Kingdom must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 16/10/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to London from Lyon here.

There are 2 ways that you can travel from London to Lyon. You can take a flight or coach.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from London to Lyon. Tickets for a coach cost on average £42.

This is compared to other travel options to Lyon:

A coach journey is usually £125 less than a journey to Lyon by plane, which costs on average £167 for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Lyon from London is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 35 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lyon that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Lyon by coach can take on average 17 h 5 min.

The distance between London and Lyon is around 457 miles (737 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Coaches from London to Lyon most often leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Lyon, Gare Perrache.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Lyon:

• You can go to Lyon from London by plane with Air France. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £167 with Air France from London to Lyon on Omio.
• You can travel from London to Lyon by coach with BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £42 with BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Lyon.

Before travelling from London to Lyon, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a plane ticket for this route is on average £167 one way.
• The price of a coach ticket for this journey is on average £42 one way.

But we recommend booking London to Lyon tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.