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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genk to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Genk and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Genk to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 and arriving at Lyon via Maastricht and Liège Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Genk and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Genk to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Genk to Lyon?

The distance between Genk and Lyon is 858 km. The road distance is 692.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Genk to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Genk to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genk to Lyon bus from?

Genk to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liège Guillemins station.

Where do I catch the Genk to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Genk to Lyon?

The best way to get from Genk to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Genk to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Genk to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Genk to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Genk to Lyon is 693 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Genk to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Genk to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 45 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Genk 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 Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 38m
€164–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Lyonbus N760
13h 35m
€45–82
Drive 692.7 km
1. Drive from Genk to Lyoncar 692.7 km
7h 16m
€108–156
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
5h 30m
€99–257
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genk to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Brussels - North Train Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 47m
€73–134
Line 45 bus, train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 4 to Maastricht Station perron Dbus
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
8h 1m
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 59m
€152–352
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genk 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
8h 15m
€87–268

Genk to Lyon by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 857.6 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Genk to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Liège Guillemins to Lyon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 10h.

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