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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Lyon is to bus via Paris which costs €26 - €70 and takes 10h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Lyon is to bus and train which takes 5h 36m and costs €100 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Lyon?

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

How far is it from Bruges to Lyon?

The distance between Bruges and Lyon is 720 km. The road distance is 732.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 36m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Bruges to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Lyon bus from?

Bruges to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Lyon train from?

Bruges to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bruges to Lyon is to bus via Paris which takes 10h 39m and costs €26 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €200 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Bruges to Lyon bus arrive?

Bruges to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Bruges to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bruges to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Lyon is 732 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Bruges to Lyon.

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

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Bruges to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bruges to Lyon by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Lillebus 757 / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
5h 36m
€104–190
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 757 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 39m
€26–68
Drive 732.3 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Lyoncar 732.3 km
7h 32m
€112–161
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Aalter to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
6h 1m
€102–261
Train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 49m
€93–198
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Bruges to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lyon Perrachetrain
6h 43m
€124–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 757 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
12h 5m
€31–78
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 14m
€135–360
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
6h 30m
€138–343
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aalter to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 8m
€116–270

Bruges to Lyon by bus and train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 720.5 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Bruges to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bruges to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 49m.

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