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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €70 - €190 and takes 17h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Schiphol Airport and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Groningen to Lyon?

The distance between Groningen and Lyon is 1156 km. The road distance is 994.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs €120 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Groningen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Lyon bus from?

Groningen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Lyon train from?

Groningen to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Groningen to Lyon is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs €120 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 18h 35m.

Where does the Groningen to Lyon bus arrive?

Groningen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Groningen to Lyon train arrive?

Groningen to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Lyon is 995 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Groningen to Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Groningen to Lyon?

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3683+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Groningen to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Groningen to Schiphol Airport
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
9h 13m
€122–442
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam SloterdijkN1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
18h 35m
€45–165
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Groningen to Amsterdam ZuidIntercity
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to LyonN760
17h 37m
€70–181
Drive 994.8 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Lyon994.8 km
9h 35m
€175–253
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
6h 28m
€134–367
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschans
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbf
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRE - LYS
10h 29m
€159–403
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)AMS - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
9h 13m
€127–361
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
8h 29m
€152–502

Groningen to Lyon by train

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9h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,155.6 km
Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Groningen to Lyon Part Dieu via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 18h 35m.

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