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

The cheapest way to get from Meppel to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €60 - €150 and takes 16h 59m.

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 6h 33m and costs €110 - €290.

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 Lelystad Centrum and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Meppel to Lyon?

The distance between Meppel and Lyon is 1079 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 which takes 9h 35m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m 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 which takes 9h 35m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 17h 27m.

Where does the Meppel to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Meppel to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Meppel to Lyon is 943 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Meppel to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 759+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Meppel to Lelystad Centrum
2. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
9h 35m
€129–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heerenveen to Amsterdam Sloterdijk075
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
17h 27m
€55–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Meppel to Amsterdam ZuidIntercity
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to LyonN760 / ...
16h 59m
€64–141
Drive 943 km
1. Drive from Meppel to Lyon943 km
9h 13m
€169–244
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Meppel to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
6h 33m
€116–285
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Meppel to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)AMS - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 17m
€115–326
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafen
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DUS - LYS
8h 53m
€128–309
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Meppel to Schiphol Airport
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
8h 43m
€126–420

Meppel to Lyon by train

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9h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,078.9 km
Duration: 9h 35m

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

You can take a train from Meppel to Lyon Part Dieu via Lelystad Centrum, Brussel-Zuid, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meppel to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Heerenveen, Heerenveen, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 17h 27m.

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