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

The cheapest way to get from Melsele to Lyon is to bus via Lyon which costs €35 - €70 and takes 13h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melsele to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Melsele and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Melsele to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Melsele and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Anvers-Berchem and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Melsele to Lyon?

The distance between Melsele and Lyon is 807 km. The road distance is 719.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melsele to Lyon without a car is to train via Antwerpen Halewijn which takes 6h 23m and costs €85 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Melsele to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melsele to Lyon train from?

Melsele to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Anvers-Berchem station.

Train or bus from Melsele to Lyon?

The best way to get from Melsele to Lyon is to train via Antwerpen Halewijn which takes 6h 23m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Melsele to Lyon train arrive?

Melsele to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Melsele to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Melsele to Lyon is 719 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Melsele to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 530+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Melsele to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 via Antwerpen Halewijn
best
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bruxelles-MidiEc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 23m
€87–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 3m
€33–96
Drive 719.2 km
1. Drive from Melsele to Lyon719.2 km
7h 47m
€112–161
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Melsele to Anvers-Berchem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
5h 5m
€96–267
Train
1. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Bruxelles-MidiEc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon PerracheTgv
6h 30m
€129–215
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to LyonN760
13h 2m
€36–66
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
6h 11m
€128–371
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
7h 28m
€84–241
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CDG - LYS
6h 20m
€136–391

Melsele to Lyon by bus, tram, and train

43Weekly Services

6h 23mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 807.1 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Melsele Spoorweglaan to Lyon Part Dieu via Antwerpen Halewijn, Antwerpen Halewijn, Antwerpen Diamant Metro, Anvers-Central, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €27–70 and the journey takes 10h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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