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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Tongeren is to bus and train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 13h 16m.

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 2m and costs €80 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Tongeren?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Tongeren Sint-Truiderpoort via LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai E and Luik Place Saint-Lambert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

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 2m.

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 2m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Lyon to Tongeren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Tongeren bus from?

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

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 2m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Lyon to Tongeren bus arrive?

Lyon to Tongeren bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.

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 5m to drive from Lyon to Tongeren.

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

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Where can I stay near Tongeren?

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Lyon to Tongeren - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tongrestrain Ic / ...
6h 2m
€84–163
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tongrestrain Ic / ...
13h 16m
€30–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Liège Guilleminsbus N760
11h 48m
€41–74
Drive 665.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Tongerencar 665.8 km
7h 5m
€101–145
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 Hasselttrain
6h 7m
€101–249
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
10h 11m
€78–264
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 Hasselttrain
7h 47m
€95–246
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 Aarschottrain
4. Take the train from Aarschot to Tongrestrain
7h 55m
€139–375
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
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tongrestrain
7h 36m
€131–351
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Tongrestrain
7h 56m
€124–377

Lyon to Tongeren by train

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Distance: 857.4 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Liège Guillemins 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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