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

The cheapest way to get from Liège to Lyon is to bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liège to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Liège and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liège Guillemins and arriving at Lyon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Liège and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Liège to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Liège-Guillemins and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Liège to Lyon?

The distance between Liège and Lyon is 852 km. The road distance is 645 km.

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

The best way to get from Liège to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €80 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Liège to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liège to Lyon bus from?

Liège to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liège Guillemins station.

Where do I catch the Liège to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Liège to Lyon?

The best way to get from Liège to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Liège to Lyon bus arrive?

Liège to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Liège to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liège to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Liège to Lyon is 645 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Liège to Lyon.

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

Book your Liège to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Liège to Lyon?

Book your Liège to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3745+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Liège 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 Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
5h 55m
€81–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to LyonN760
9h 55m
€35–95
Drive 645 km
1. Drive from Liège to Lyon645 km
6h 40m
€99–143
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
5h 4m
€98–264
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
9h 25m
€185–390
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DUS - LYS
5h 52m
€137–413
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
6h 5m
€165–339
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 44m
€91–198
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
2. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
6h 59m
€136–377

Liège to Lyon by train

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5h 55mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 851.8 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Liège-Guillemins to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Liège Guillemins to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €35–95 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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