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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mechelen is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Mechelen is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Malines via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Lyon to Mechelen?

The distance between Lyon and Mechelen is 774 km. The road distance is 689.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Lyon to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mechelen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Lyon to Mechelen is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels South, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Lyon to Mechelen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Mechelen is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Lyon to Mechelen.

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

Book your Lyon to Mechelen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Mechelen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Mechelen 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4h 27m
€149–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Brussels - North Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 23m
€54–99
Bus via Brussels South
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Brussels Southbus N769
11h 21m
€57–99
Drive 689.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Mechelencar 689.2 km
7h 29m
€108–155
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
4h 25m
€83–211
Train via Lyon Perrache (TGV)
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4h 39m
€150–241
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
6h 5m
€73–232
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
6h 1m
€127–314
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
6h 1m
€155–395

Lyon to Mechelen by train (TGV)

49Weekly Trains

4h 27mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lyon to Mechelen.

Launch map view

Distance: 774 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €140–230 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Brussels South once daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.