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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €45 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €160 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Brussels to Lyon?

The distance between Brussels and Lyon is 750 km. The road distance is 664.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €160 - €270.

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

The train from Brussels-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu takes 3h 53m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Lyon bus from?

Brussels to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Lyon train from?

Brussels to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to Lyon?

The best way to get from Brussels to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Brussels to Lyon bus arrive?

Brussels to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Brussels to Lyon train arrive?

Brussels to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Lyon is 664 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Brussels to Lyon.

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

Book your Brussels to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4134+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Brussels to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Brussels to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Brussels to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car

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

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 53m
€160–270
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Lyonrideshare 663.3 km
8h 31m
€45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lyonbus N845
9h 50m
€50–85
Fly Brussels Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
4h 22m
€103–250
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Chalon-sur-Saône - Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Chalon Sur Saone to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter / ...
10h 51m
€71–133
Drive 664.4 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Lyoncar 664.4 km
7h 31m
€105–151
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
4h 38m
€186–477
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
6h 19m
€147–321
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
6h 58m
€93–281

Brussels to Lyon by train (TGV)

87Weekly Trains

3h 53mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 749.9 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu every 2 hours. Tickets cost €160–270 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Lyon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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