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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Wijnpers and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Brussels - North Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Leuven to Lyon?

The distance between Leuven and Lyon is 782 km. The road distance is 684.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Leuven to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Lyon bus from?

Leuven to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - North Train Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Lyon train from?

Leuven to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Lyon?

The best way to get from Leuven to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels South, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €250 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Leuven to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Lyon train arrive?

Leuven to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Lyon is 685 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Leuven to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Leuven to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Leuven 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 44m
€125–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - North Train Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 24m
€53–78
Bus via Brussels South
1. Take the bus from Brussels South to Lyonbus N769
12h 24m
€55–97
Drive 684.6 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Lyoncar 684.6 km
7h 19m
€107–154
Fly from Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
4h 26m
€89–245
Train via Lyon Perrache (TGV)
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
6h 7m
€125–207
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Drive from Leuven to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
4h 44m
€140–316

Leuven to Lyon by train (TGV)

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 781.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Lyon, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €120–200 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels South to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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