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 €30 - €110 and takes 12h 41m.

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 €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Lyon via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

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 21m.

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 21m and costs €75 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 FlixBus, 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 21m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €260 and takes 4h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Leuven to Lyon bus arrive?

Leuven to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon 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 16m to drive from Leuven to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3686+ hotels available in Lyon.

Leuven to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Leuven to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 DieuTgv
5h 21m
€75–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LyonSki74
12h 41m
€33–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Chalon-sur-Saône - Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Chalon sur Saône to Lyon Part Dieu84
11h 23m
€58–92
Drive 684.6 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Lyon684.6 km
7h 16m
€104–151
Fly Brussels Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
4h 26m
€94–255
Train via Lyon Perrache (TGV)
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon PerracheTgv
5h 44m
€125–207
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
6h 23m
€128–354
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 6m
€82–179
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CDG - LYS
6h
€135–362

Leuven to Lyon by train (TGV)

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5h 21mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 781.8 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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 €70–220 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 4 times a day.

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