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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Lyon is to bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station which costs €23 - €60 and takes 13h 13m.

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 €90 - €240.

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 €85 - €220.

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 €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 12h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €240 and takes 4h 21m.

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
€89–218
Bus via Brussels - Midi Train Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 13m
€23–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lyonbus Ski74
12h 1m
€35–77
Drive 690.5 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Lyoncar 690.5 km
7h 33m
€105–152
Fly
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
4h 21m
€90–238
Train via Lyon Perrache (TGV)
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
5h 56m
€124–208

Mechelen to Lyon by train (TGV)

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5h 33mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 780.6 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 €85–210 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Lyon once a week. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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