The average train between Lyon and Mechelen takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Mechelen. 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 Lyon and Mechelen. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Mechelen at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Mechelen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Lyon to Mechelen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Mechelen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Lyon to Mechelen train tickets online with TGV inOui and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Lyon and Mechelen is 587.4 km. The road distance is 774 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €150–250 and the journey takes 3h 44m.