United Kingdom
FranceLondon to Lyon shipping route.
909 km by rail, about 30 h 18 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Lyon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailLyonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 909 km (565 mi) |
| Straight line | 735 km |
| Transit time | 30 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Lyon shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from London, United Kingdom to Lyon, France runs 909 km on the freight network, heading south east. The straight line between the cities is 735 km, the track adds 24%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 30 h 18 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom and France come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in London and Lyon.
By road the same trip is 933 km and takes a truck about 22 h 36 min.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Lyon is the 6th shortest. Closer destinations: Bremen (889 km), Duisburg (647 km) and Rotterdam (514 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Lyon?
909 km by rail (735 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Lyon?
About 30 h 18 min at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Lyon to London has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
- London to
Antwerp415 km - London to Paris481 km
- London to
Rotterdam514 km - London to
Duisburg647 km - London to Bremen889 km
- London to
Basel920 km - Basel to Lyon366 km
- Paris to Lyon430 km
Milan to Lyon443 km- Genoa to Lyon454 km
- Verona to Lyon589 km
Barcelona to Lyon687 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.