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 €50 - €95 and takes 12h 55m.

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 16m and costs €170 - €280.

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 Lille and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs €170 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 16m and costs €170 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Ostend bus arrive?

Lyon to Ostend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train 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 739 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?

There are 3193+ 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, 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-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 16m
€172–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brugesbus 757 / ...
12h 55m
€51–93
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Kortrijkbus N779
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic
11h 24m
€69–116
Drive 739.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Ostendcar 739.5 km
7h 44m
€115–167
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
6h 23m
€112–260
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Lille Flandrestrain 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 49m
€122–297
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
8h 3m
€103–281
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 10m
€146–376
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
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 50m
€155–350

Lyon to Ostend by train

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5h 16mAverage Duration

€172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 864.9 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 12h 55m.

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