Driving from London to Villeurbanne
Villeurbanne lies 736 km (458 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 899 km (558 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
Open Villeurbanne in Google Maps
| London | Villeurbanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 9 million | 131,445 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 69100–69629 CEDEX |
Clocks in Villeurbanne are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 11 h 14 min journey lands 12 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Villeurbanne
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book car hire from London to Villeurbanne
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Villeurbanne
Live rooms and prices for Villeurbanne are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Villeurbanne
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Villeurbanne from London?
736 km (458 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London; by road roughly 899 km (558 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Villeurbanne by car?
About 11 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Villeurbanne?
Villeurbanne is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Villeurbanne?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.