Brighton, United Kingdom to Lyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

417.4 miles 671.8 km · straight line
500.9 miles estimated 806.2 km · driving distance
10h 5min estimated drive time
£76 - £94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, United Kingdom from Lyon?

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Lyon is 417.4 miles (671.8 km) as the crow flies. Lyon is located SE of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500.9 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Brighton, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Lyon is in France.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, United Kingdom and Lyon. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Brighton, United Kingdom to Lyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 5min £76 - £94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 6min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 35min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, United Kingdom & Lyon

Quick Facts

Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Lyon
45.76°N, 4.84°E
Europe/Paris
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients