The average train between Aalst and Lyon takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Aalst to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Aalst and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalst is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aalst to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Aalst station and arriving at Lyon station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Aalst to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Aalst to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Aalst to Lyon train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Aalst and Lyon is 579.9 km. The road distance is 783 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €150–250 and the journey takes 3h 52m.