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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 13h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Mechelen Biest and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Rumst Catenberg and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Lyon?

The distance between Mechelen and Lyon is 781 km. The road distance is 690.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Mechelen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Lyon bus from?

Mechelen to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Lyon train from?

Mechelen to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Mechelen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels South, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €240 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Mechelen to Lyon bus arrive?

Mechelen to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Mechelen to Lyon train arrive?

Mechelen to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Lyon is 691 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Mechelen to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Mechelen to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Mechelen to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 33m
€125–207
Bus via Brussels South
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels South to Lyonbus N769
12h 13m
€55–92
Drive 690.5 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Lyoncar 690.5 km
7h 33m
€107–154
Fly
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
4h 21m
€85–234
Train via Lyon Perrache (TGV)
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
5h 56m
€125–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 18m
€56–76

Mechelen to Lyon by train (TGV)

44Weekly Trains

5h 33mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 780.5 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €120–200 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels South to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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