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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ostend is to bus and train which costs €40 - €110 and takes 12h 12m.

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 6m and costs €85 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

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 6m.

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 6m and costs €85 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus 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 6m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Lyon to Ostend bus arrive?

Lyon to Ostend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus 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 44m to drive from Lyon to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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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-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 6m
€88–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brugesbus 757 / ...
12h 10m
€31–113
Drive 739.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Ostendcar 739.5 km
7h 44m
€114–165
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 Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
5h 55m
€107–290
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
6h 21m
€124–226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
12h 12m
€41–105
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 Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
7h 35m
€96–309
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 Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain
7h 5m
€124–366
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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 47m
€138–393

Lyon to Ostend by train

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 864.5 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 12h 10m.

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