What is the cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antwerp to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Antwerp and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Antwerp and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Anvers-Central and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Antwerp to Lyon?

The distance between Antwerp and Lyon is 804 km. The road distance is 704.5 km.

How do I travel from Antwerp to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €150 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Antwerp to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Antwerp to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Lyon bus from?

Antwerp to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Antwerp to Lyon train from?

Antwerp to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Antwerp to Lyon?

The best way to get from Antwerp to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 12h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Antwerp to Lyon bus arrive?

Antwerp to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Antwerp to Lyon train arrive?

Antwerp to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Antwerp to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Lyon is 705 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Antwerp to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Antwerp to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Antwerp to Lyon?

Book your Antwerp to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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There are 9 ways to get from Antwerp to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 49m
€159–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 10m
€65–130
Drive 704.5 km
1. Drive from Antwerp to Lyoncar 704.5 km
7h 55m
€110–158
Fly Brussels Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
4h 41m
€100–265
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
5h 51m
€164–275
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
7h 6m
€276–482
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
5h 24m
€170–371
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
4h 58m
€154–462
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 24m
€94–311

Antwerp to Lyon by train

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 803.8 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Anvers-Central to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 12h 10m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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