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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Nijmegen station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station and arriving at Lyon via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Breda and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Lyon?

The distance between Nijmegen and Lyon is 940 km. The road distance is 809.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €95 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Nijmegen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Lyon bus from?

Nijmegen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €95 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Lyon bus arrive?

Nijmegen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Nijmegen to Lyon train arrive?

Nijmegen to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Lyon is 810 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Nijmegen to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Nijmegen to Lyon?

Book your Nijmegen to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nijmegen to Lyon?

Book your Nijmegen to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3686+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-MidiEc
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
8h 3m
€99–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train station037
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to LyonFlixBus N710
14h 15m
€58–134
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-MidiEc
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Chalon-sur-Saône - Train Station
4. Take the train from Chalon sur Saône to Lyon Part Dieu84
14h 5m
€82–194
Drive 809.9 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Lyon809.9 km
8h 28m
€142–205
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
5h 44m
€124–272
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DUS - LYS
6h 26m
€128–328
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
7h 17m
€120–314
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nijmegen 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 29m
€118–266

Nijmegen to Lyon by train

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Distance: 939.8 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Nijmegen to Lyon Part Dieu via Breda and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Lyon via Essen central train station in around 14h 15m.

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