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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ostend is to bus which costs €30 - €110 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €80 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Lille and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Lyon to Ostend?

The distance between Lyon and Ostend is 865 km. The road distance is 739.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Lyon to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Ostend?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Lyon to Ostend bus arrive?

Lyon to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Lyon to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ostend is 740 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Lyon to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6080+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Ostend 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-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
5h 17m
€84–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to LilleN769 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to Bruges757 / ...
12h 35m
€32–110
Drive 739.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Ostend739.5 km
7h 40m
€115–166
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 59m
€92–276
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Lille FlandresTgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-PierreTer
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
6h 45m
€124–276
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to BrugesBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 55m
€36–147
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 39m
€91–252
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 Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 58m
€124–396
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)LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 47m
€128–389

Lyon to Ostend by train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 864.8 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Lille, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 12h 35m.

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