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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ypres is to bus via Lille - Europe Train Station which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ypres is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €130 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Ypres station. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Ieper Station perron 3 via Lille Europe, Menen Barakken and Menen Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

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 Part Dieu and arriving at Ypres via Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Lyon to Ypres?

The distance between Lyon and Ypres is 708 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 which takes 5h 27m and costs €130 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Lyon to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ypres bus from?

Lyon to Ypres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ypres train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Ypres?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ypres is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 46m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €310 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Ypres bus arrive?

Lyon to Ypres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Lyon to Ypres train arrive?

Lyon to Ypres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe 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?

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Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1051+ hotels available in Ypres.

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

There are 10 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 27m
€134–220
Bus via Lille - Europe Train Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 21m
€51–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Kortrijkbus N779
10h 46m
€56–94
Drive 690.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Yprescar 690.9 km
7h 18m
€107–155
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 3m
€111–282
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
6h 15m
€106–263
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 33m
€135–349
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 30m
€118–304
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 43m
€101–271
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 31m
€150–360

Lyon to Ypres by train and foot (TGV)

74Weekly Services

5h 27mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 707.9 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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 €120–200 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Kortrijk once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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