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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Tongeren is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Tongeren is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €80 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Tongeren?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Tongres via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Lyon to Tongeren?

The distance between Lyon and Tongeren is 857 km. The road distance is 665.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Tongeren without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Lyon to Tongeren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Tongeren train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Tongeren?

The best way to get from Lyon to Tongeren is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Lyon to Tongeren train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Tongeren?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Tongeren is 666 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Lyon to Tongeren.

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

Book your Lyon to Tongeren train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Tongeren?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Tongeren.

Lyon to Tongeren - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Tongeren 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 TongresIc / ...
6h 1m
€84–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Liège GuilleminsN760
10h 41m
€41–85
Drive 665.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Tongeren665.8 km
7h 1m
€102–147
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 Hasselt
6h 10m
€114–274
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 Hasselt
7h 50m
€103–283
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 Aarschot
4. Take the train from Aarschot to Tongres
7h 55m
€135–385
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 Tongres
7h 34m
€131–391
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
8h 15m
€160–383

Lyon to Tongeren by train

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6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 857.3 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Tongres via Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Liège Guillemins once daily. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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