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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Groningen is to bus and train which costs €65 - €180 and takes 16h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Groningen is to fly and train which takes 7h 8m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Groningen central station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Groningen via Brussel-Zuid and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Lyon to Groningen?

The distance between Lyon and Groningen is 1156 km. The road distance is 996.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs €130 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Lyon to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Groningen bus from?

Lyon to Groningen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Groningen train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Groningen?

The best way to get from Lyon to Groningen is to train which takes 9h and costs €130 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 18h.

Where does the Lyon to Groningen bus arrive?

Lyon to Groningen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Lyon to Groningen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Groningen is 997 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Lyon to Groningen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 460+ hotels available in Groningen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Groningen 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
9h
€130–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - SloterdijkBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
18h
€47–153
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Amsterdam SloterdijkN760
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to GroningenIntercity
16h 48m
€69–176
Drive 996.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Groningen996.6 km
9h 40m
€176–254
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LYS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
7h 8m
€130–375
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bremen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)LYS - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
3. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstation
9h 36m
€153–449
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GVA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
8h 58m
€124–454
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
9h 6m
€152–478

Lyon to Groningen by train

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Distance: 1,155.7 km
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Groningen via Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, and Schiphol Airport in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Groningen central station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 18h.

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