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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Genk is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Genk is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €170 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Genk?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Genk. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Genk Shopping Center perron 1 via Liège Guillemins and Maastricht Station perron D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Genk?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Genk. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Genk via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Lyon to Genk?

The distance between Lyon and Genk is 858 km. The road distance is 690.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Genk without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €170 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Lyon to Genk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Genk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Genk train from?

Lyon to Genk train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Genk?

The best way to get from Lyon to Genk is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €170 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Lyon to Genk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Genk train arrive?

Lyon to Genk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Genk?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Genk is 690 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Lyon to Genk.

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

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Where can I stay near Genk?

There are 1124+ hotels available in Genk.

Lyon to Genk - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 45 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Genk by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Genktrain Ic
6h 5m
€178–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Liège Guilleminsbus N760
12h 38m
€52–85
Drive 690.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Genkcar 690.3 km
7h 17m
€106–153
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
6h 18m
€102–270
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Antwerp - Luchtbalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Genktrain Ic
15h 52m
€92–163
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 45 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastrichttrain
4. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Shopping Center perron 1bus
8h 13m
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Genktrain
8h 1m
€96–278
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
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 Genktrain
7h 35m
€191–485
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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 Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Diesttrain
8h 18m
€151–351

Lyon to Genk by train

49Weekly Trains

6h 5mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 857.6 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genk via Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Liège Guillemins once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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