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

The cheapest way to get from Bocholt to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bocholt to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €110 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Bocholt and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bocholt to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bocholt and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Duisburg Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Bocholt to Lyon?

The distance between Bocholt and Lyon is 1077 km. The road distance is 812.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bocholt to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 43m and costs €250 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Bocholt to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bocholt to Lyon train from?

Bocholt to Lyon train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Bocholt station.

Train or bus from Bocholt to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bocholt to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 43m and costs €250 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Bocholt to Lyon train arrive?

Bocholt to Lyon train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bocholt to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bocholt to Lyon is 813 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Bocholt to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 956+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bocholt to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bocholt to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bocholt to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 43m
€250–495
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
14h 55m
€65–116
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bocholt to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
13h 34m
€94–238
Drive 812.8 km
1. Drive from Bocholt to Lyoncar 812.8 km
7h 57m
€127–183
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bocholt to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
5h 27m
€118–271
Train
1. Take the train from Bocholt to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 33m
€244–403
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Wesel to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 29m
€157–333
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Bocholt to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 50m
€182–448

Bocholt to Lyon by train

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8h 43mAverage Duration

€250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,076.8 km
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Bocholt, Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Bocholt to Lyon Part Dieu via Duisburg Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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