The average train between Leuven and Lyon takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven 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 Leuven and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Lyon station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Leuven to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Leuven to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Leuven to Lyon train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Leuven and Lyon is 570.7 km. The road distance is 782 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu every 2 hours. Tickets cost €150–250 and the journey takes 3h 52m.