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There are 8 ways to get from Brussels to Lyon by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane

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Train  •  3h 43m

  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu Tgv

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Rideshare  •  8h 31m

  1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Lyon 707.8 km

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Bus  •  10h 30m

  1. Take the bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station BlaBlaCar Bus / ...

Drive  •  6h 46m

  1. Drive from Brussels to Lyon 709.3 km

Fly Brussels to Lyon  •  5h 8m

  1. Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Lyon (LYS) BRU - LYS

Train to Paris Charles de Gaulle, fly to Lyon  •  5h 4m

  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
  2. Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) CDG - LYS

Fly Brussels to Geneva, train  •  7h 6m

  1. Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Geneva (GVA) BRU - GVA
  2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu

Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly to Lyon  •  6h 32m

  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
  2. Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon (LYS) AMS - LYS

Brussels to Lyon by train

The train journey time between Brussels and Lyon is around 3h 43m and covers a distance of around 744 km. Operated by TGV inOui, the Brussels to Lyon train service departs from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arrives in Lyon Part Dieu. Typically 42 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

42 Weekly Trains
3h 43m Average Duration
€110 Cheapest Price
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The cost-effective way to get from Brussels to Lyon is to rideshare, which costs €45 and takes 8h 31m.

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The quickest way to get from Brussels to Lyon is to train which costs €110 - €200 and takes 3h 43m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.

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The distance between Brussels and Lyon is 569 km. The road distance is 709.3 km.

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The best way to get from Brussels to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €110 - €200.

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The train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu takes 3h 43m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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Brussels to Lyon bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station.

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

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The best way to get from Brussels to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €250 and takes 5h 8m.

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Map of how to get from Brussels to Lyon.
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  • Distance: 568.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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 4 hours. Tickets cost €110 - €200 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €50 - €75 and the journey takes 10h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

Airlines
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Lyon
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€90 - €240
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lyon
Ave. Duration
1h 37m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€100 - €480
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lyon via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
3h 36m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€100 - €320
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lyon via Rennes
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
€100 - €650
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Brussels to Geneva
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€65 - €260
Flights from Brussels to Geneva via Zurich
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€65 - €260
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Lyon
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€100 - €800
Flights from Brussels to Geneva
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€65 - €260
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels to Lyon via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€120 - €650
Flights from Brussels to Lyon via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€120 - €650
Flights from Brussels to Geneva via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€90 - €310
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lyon via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 27m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€130 - €470
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Brussels to Geneva
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€35 - €190
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lyon via London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
€100 - €310
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lyon via London Luton
Ave. Duration
4h 5m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
€100 - €310
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lyon
Ave. Duration
1h 37m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€100 - €480
Train operators
TGV inOui
Phone
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website
en.oui.sncf
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu
Ave. Duration
3h 43m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€110 - €200
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
€110 - €160
1st Class
€140 - €200
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
Ave. Duration
1h 36m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€50 - €95
Website
https://www.sncf.com/en
2nd Class
€50 - €70
1st Class
€70 - €95
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
€70 - €150
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€70 - €100
Comfort
€85 - €120
Premium
€110 - €150
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
Ave. Duration
1h 34m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€50 - €110
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€50 - €75
Comfort
€55 - €80
Premium
€80 - €110
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
Ave. Duration
2h 8m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€55 - €100
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Bus operators
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels South to Lyon Perrache
Ave. Duration
10h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€60 - €85
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Brussels to Lyon
Ave. Duration
8h 31m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€45
Book at
blablacar.co.uk

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The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Lyon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.

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Brussels to Lyon bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

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

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Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Lyon is 709 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Brussels to Lyon.

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Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Brussels Airport to Lyon Airport.

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

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There are 2278+ hotels available in Lyon. Prices start at €35 per night.

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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.

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The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 20 min and costs €8 - €10.

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