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 €30 - €95 and takes 11h 53m.

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 22m and costs €80 - €260.

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 774 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 €70 - €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 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 €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €260 and takes 4h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 11h 53m.

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 29m 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 3721+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mechelen to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
5h 33m
€74–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LyonSki74
11h 53m
€34–91
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Chalon-sur-Saône - Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Chalon sur Saône to Lyon Part Dieu84
11h 34m
€55–91
Drive 690.5 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Lyon690.5 km
7h 29m
€107–154
Fly Brussels Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
4h 22m
€85–254
Train via Lyon Perrache (TGV)
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon PerracheTgv
5h 56m
€124–206
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
5h 49m
€126–360
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
6h 44m
€73–238

Mechelen to Lyon by train (TGV)

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5h 33mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 773.8 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 €70–200 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a day.

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