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

The cheapest way to get from Geel to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geel to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Geel and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Geel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Geel and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Herentals and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Geel to Lyon?

The distance between Geel and Lyon is 824 km. The road distance is 727.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Geel to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Geel to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geel to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Geel to Lyon?

The best way to get from Geel to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Geel to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geel to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Geel to Lyon is 727 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Geel to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3712+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Herentals to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 46m
€85–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 17m
€33–96
Drive 727.5 km
1. Drive from Geel to Lyon727.5 km
7h 37m
€113–163
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Geel to Anvers-Berchem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
5h 27m
€101–271
Train via Lier
1. Take the train from Lierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon PerracheTgv
7h 8m
€131–216
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Geel to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to LyonN760
13h 30m
€44–74
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Geel to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
6h 29m
€130–374
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Geel to Anvers-Berchem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 50m
€89–245

Geel to Lyon by train

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6h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 823.6 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Geel to Lyon Part Dieu via Herentals and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €27–75 and the journey takes 10h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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