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

The cheapest way to get from Genk to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 16h 5m.

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 41m and costs €100 - €280.

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 3 and arriving at Lyon via Maastricht and Liège Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Genk to Lyon?

The distance between Genk and Lyon is 857 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 36m and costs €80 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 36m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 13h 29m.

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.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3717+ 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 36m
€81–256
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Genk to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Antwerp - Luchtbal to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 5m
€40–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Lyonbus N760
13h 29m
€47–130
Drive 692.7 km
1. Drive from Genk to Lyoncar 692.7 km
7h 16m
€107–154
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 41m
€103–274
Line 45 bus, train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Genk Shopping Center perron 3 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
7h 58m
€121–306
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Genk 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 47m
€136–382
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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 21m
€91–198

Genk to Lyon by train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 857.5 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Liège Guillemins to Lyon twice a week. Tickets cost €40–120 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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