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 €70 - €140 and takes 16h 42m.

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 42m and costs €110 - €280.

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 - Gerland Bus Station via The Hague and Rotterdam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.

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 56m.

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 56m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 56m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 16h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Leiden to Lyon bus arrive?

Leiden to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland 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 14m to drive from Leiden to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1352+ hotels available in Lyon.

Leiden to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Leiden to Lyon by train (TGV), 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 56m
€169–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 42m
€71–138
Bus via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus N760
16h 30m
€79–135
Drive 841.2 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Lyoncar 841.2 km
9h 14m
€148–214
Fly
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
4h 42m
€118–272
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
7h 19m
€179–295

Leiden to Lyon by train

44Weekly Trains

6h 56mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 925.8 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 14h 10m.

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