How to get from London to Lyon

Travel between London, United Kingdom and Lyon, France is: Partially open.

Can travellers from United Kingdom enter France?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Lyon from London?

Conditions of entry into France:

• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• 10-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals without a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
• Health declaration required
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be tested. A positive test will result in mandatory quarantine

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Lyon, France?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 22/01/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip from London to Lyon.

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 2 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
• Prebook and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 PCR tests for unvaccinated travellers
• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Prebook and pay for a COVID-19 test, to be taken on the end of day 1 for vaccinated travellers
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• 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 22/01/2022. 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 to travel from London to Lyon including taking a coach or flight.

The cheapest way from London to Lyon is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £30 compared to other travel options to Lyon:

A coach journey is usually £16 less than a journey to Lyon by plane, which costs on average £46 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 16 h 20 min.

The distance from London to Lyon is approximately 457 miles (737 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Lyon:

• Most travellers take a coach from London, Hammersmith Bridge Road to Lyon, Gare Perrache.
• Most travellers catch their flight from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

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 coach with BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £30 with BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Lyon on Omio.
• You can go to Lyon from London by plane with easyJet. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £46 with easyJet from London to Lyon on Omio.

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

• The price of a coach ticket for this trip is on average £30 one way.
• The price of a plane ticket for this trip is £46 one way on average.

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.