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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Liège is to rideshare which costs €43 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Liège is to fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Liège?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Liège Guillemins. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Liège?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Liège. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Liege-Guillemins via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Lyon to Liège?

The distance between Lyon and Liège is 852 km. The road distance is 645.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Liège without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Lyon to Liège, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Liège bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Liège train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Liège?

The best way to get from Lyon to Liège is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Lyon to Liège bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Liège train arrive?

Lyon to Liège train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Luxembourg station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Liège?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Liège is 645 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Lyon to Liège.

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

Book your Lyon to Liège train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Liège?

There are 1271+ hotels available in Liège.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Liège?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Liège. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lyon to Liège - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Liège by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, rideshare, plane, train, train (TGV), or car

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 / Bruxelles-Midi to Liege-GuilleminsIce
5h 48m
€103–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Liège GuilleminsN760
9h 25m
€35–85
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Liège645.4 km
7h 58m
€43
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 Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
5h 14m
€97–298
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to LuxembourgTgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-GuilleminsIc
8h 52m
€86–289
Drive 645.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Liège645.1 km
6h 42m
€100–144
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LYS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
6h 17m
€137–388
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
6h 54m
€86–287
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf
6h 55m
€160–355
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luxembourg (LUX)GVA - LUX
3. Take the train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Liège-Guillemins
8h 59m
€118–345

Lyon to Liège by train

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5h 48mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 851.9 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Liege-Guillemins via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Liège Guillemins 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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