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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs €170 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Zandweg and arriving at Lyon via Aachen station west and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Liège-Guillemins and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Lyon?

The distance between Heerlen and Lyon is 906 km. The road distance is 685.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €170 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Heerlen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Lyon bus from?

Heerlen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Heerlen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €170 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the Heerlen to Lyon bus arrive?

Heerlen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Heerlen to Lyon train arrive?

Heerlen to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Lyon is 685 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Heerlen to Lyon.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Heerlen to Lyon by train (Eurostar, 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 Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 3m
€175–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
13h 26m
€59–102
Drive 685.2 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Lyoncar 685.2 km
7h 12m
€121–175
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
6h 32m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metzbus 834
4. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
17h
€90–174
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
7h 2m
€109–290
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 11m
€138–328
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
7h 1m
€178–424

Heerlen to Lyon by train

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7h 3mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 906.5 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Heerlen to Lyon Part Dieu via Liège-Guillemins and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Lyon via Aachen, Ponttor, Aachen station west, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 13h 26m.

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