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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 14h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via The Hague and Rotterdam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Rotterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Leiden to Lyon?

The distance between Leiden and Lyon is 926 km. The road distance is 841.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €90 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Leiden to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Lyon bus from?

Leiden to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Lyon?

The best way to get from Leiden to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €90 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 14h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Leiden to Lyon bus arrive?

Leiden to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Leiden to Lyon train arrive?

Leiden to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Lyon is 841 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Leiden to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3686+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Leiden to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), or train

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-ZuidEurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 48m
€91–315
Bus via The Hague
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 55m
€43–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to LyonN760
14h 47m
€48–95
Drive 841.2 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Lyon841.2 km
9h 10m
€148–213
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
4h 37m
€106–259
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon PerracheTgv
7h 50m
€168–310
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)AMS - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 22m
€99–253
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
6h 38m
€124–404

Leiden to Lyon by train

42Weekly Trains

6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 925.8 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Lyon Part Dieu via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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