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 - €110 and takes 13h 30m.

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 6h 31m and costs €85 - €270.

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 30m.

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 857 km. The road distance is 691.3 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 €85 - €220.

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 €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 13h 30m.

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 691 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Genk to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 171+ 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-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 38m
€86–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to LyonN760
13h 30m
€47–106
Drive 691.3 km
1. Drive from Genk to Lyon691.3 km
7h 14m
€108–156
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Genk to Louvain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
6h 31m
€86–270
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
11h 34m
€192–301
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 D
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbf
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DUS - LYS
8h 26m
€110–299
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Genk to Louvain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 10m
€85–241
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Hasselt 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
7h 57m
€126–389

Genk to Lyon by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 857.4 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 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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