The average train between Lyon and Tongeren takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Tongeren. 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 3 times a day between Lyon and Tongeren. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Tongeren at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 30m • 1 change

5h 52m • 1 change

6h 19m • 1 change

6h 19m • 1 change

6h 30m • 1 change

5h 52m • 1 change

6h 19m • 1 change

6h 19m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Tongeren station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Lyon to Tongeren train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Tongeren train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Tongres station.
Book your Lyon to Tongeren train tickets online with TGV inOui and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Lyon and Tongeren is 561.4 km. The road distance is 857 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Tongres via Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 17m.