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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ypres is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ypres is to train via Menin which takes 5h 12m and costs €140 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Ypres via Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Lyon to Ypres?

The distance between Lyon and Ypres is 692 km. The road distance is 690.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Ypres without a car is to train via Menin which takes 5h 12m and costs €140 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Lyon to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ypres train from?

Lyon to Ypres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Ypres?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ypres is to train via Menin which takes 5h 12m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €310 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Lyon to Ypres train arrive?

Lyon to Ypres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Ypres?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ypres is 691 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Lyon to Ypres.

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

Book your Lyon to Ypres train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 288+ hotels available in Ypres.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Ypres 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 via Menin (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 12m
€143–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Kortrijkbus N779
10h 47m
€61–102
Drive 690.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Yprescar 690.9 km
7h 18m
€105–152
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 Yprestrain
7h 2m
€114–263
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
6h 14m
€114–265
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane LYS - LIL
8h 24m
€158–304
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 Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain
4. Take the train from Courtrai to Yprestrain
6h 26m
€136–334
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 Yprestrain
8h 45m
€106–273
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 Yprestrain
8h 26m
€155–340

Lyon to Ypres by train and bus (TGV)

74Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692.2 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europe every 2 hours. Tickets cost €130–210 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Kortrijk once daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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