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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chimay is to bus and train which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chimay is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Chimay?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Chimay. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at CHIMAY Gare - Quai 08 via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, CHARLEROI Airport and CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chimay?

The distance between Lyon and Chimay is 858 km. The road distance is 569.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Chimay without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs €170 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Lyon to Chimay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chimay bus from?

Lyon to Chimay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Chimay bus arrive?

Lyon to Chimay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Chimay?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chimay is 569 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Lyon to Chimay.

Where can I stay near Chimay?

There are 222+ hotels available in Chimay.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Chimay by train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03 to CHIMAY Gare - Quai 08bus
6h 36m
€170–269
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Liège Guilleminsbus
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Charleroi-Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03 to CHIMAY Gare - Quai 08bus
13h 21m
€67–118
Drive 569.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Chimaycar 569.3 km
6h 32m
€88–127
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03 to CHIMAY Place Froissartbus
7h 28m
€100–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Take the bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03 to CHIMAY Gare - Quai 08bus
14h 38m
€68–133
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03 to CHIMAY Place Froissartbus
9h 11m
€94–273
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03 to CHIMAY Place Froissartbus
8h 8m
€192–479
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LYS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Charleroi-Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03 to CHIMAY Place Froissartbus
9h 10m
€147–339

Lyon to Chimay by train and bus

49Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 857.5 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to CHIMAY Gare - Quai 08 via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West, Charleroi Airport, CHARLEROI Airport, CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05, and CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 03 in around 14h 38m.

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