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

The cheapest way to get from Meppel to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 19h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meppel to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Meppel and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Meppel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Meppel and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Rotterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Meppel to Lyon?

The distance between Meppel and Lyon is 1075 km. The road distance is 943 km.

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

The best way to get from Meppel to Lyon without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 9h 10m and costs €120 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Meppel to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meppel to Lyon train from?

Meppel to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Meppel station.

Train or bus from Meppel to Lyon?

The best way to get from Meppel to Lyon is to train via Rotterdam which takes 9h 10m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 19h 33m.

Where does the Meppel to Lyon train arrive?

Meppel to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Meppel to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Meppel to Lyon is 943 km. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Meppel to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3604+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Meppel to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, 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 via Rotterdam
best
1. Take the train from Meppel to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 10m
€120–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heerenveen to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus FlixBus 075
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 33m
€46–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Meppel to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyonbus N760
16h 14m
€76–124
Drive 943 km
1. Drive from Meppel to Lyoncar 943 km
9h 18m
€165–238
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Meppel to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
5h 50m
€129–274
Train
1. Take the train from Meppel to Lelystad Centrumtrain
2. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 33m
€129–330
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
7h 44m
€133–332
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Meppel to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
7h 51m
€147–399

Meppel to Lyon by train

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9h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,074.9 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Meppel, Netherlands and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Meppel to Lyon Part Dieu via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meppel to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Heerenveen, Heerenveen, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 19h 33m.

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