Getting to The Rhône-Alps - By Road

Crossing the Channel - over or under it ?

The Shuttle: Folkestone/Calais-Coquelles crossing, time 35 mn. Prices vary greatly depending on the time of year, the length of stay and the size of vehicle. Information and reservations on http://www.eurotunnel.com/ or on 08705 35 35 35.

The ferry: Dover/Calais crossing, time 1 ½ hours.
Several ferry companies are available :
Britanny Ferries www.britannyferries.com
Condor Ferries www.condorferries.com
Hoverspeed Fast ferries www.hoverspeed.com
Norfolkline www.norfolkline.com
P&O Ferries www.POferries.com
SeaFrance www.seafrance.com
Speed Ferries http://www.speedferries.com/
Transmanche Ferries http://www.transmancheferries.com/    

Journey time from the UK to Lyon:
With the shuttle from Folkestone, 35mn by the Shuttle to Calais then 7h of driving on motorways from Calais to Lyon (750km)

Michelin road maps n°244 (Rhône-Alpes)

Road and traffic conditions: http://www.bison-fute.equipement.gouv.fr/, http://www.theaa.com/ and "Centre Régional d'Information et de Coordination Routière" (C.R.I.C.R.), tel. +33 (0)4 72 81 57 33

A few distances (in km)

To check if mountain passes are opened: http://www.grenoble-montagne.com/modules/smartsection3/item.php?itemid=1

By bus :

From London to Lyon with Eurolines : infos and bookings on http://www.eurolines.com/