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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €110 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Bruges and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Ostend to Lyon?

The distance between Ostend and Lyon is 865 km. The road distance is 746.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €85 - €260.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Lyon bus from?

Ostend to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Lyon train from?

Ostend to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Lyon?

The best way to get from Ostend to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Ostend to Lyon bus arrive?

Ostend to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Ostend to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ostend to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Lyon is 746 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Ostend to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3641+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ostend 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
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 6m
€87–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 757 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 50m
€32–108
Drive 746.4 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Lyoncar 746.4 km
7h 36m
€115–166
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
6h 24m
€109–300
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lyon Perrachetrain
6h 55m
€126–280
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
13h 32m
€43–111
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 30m
€143–383
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
6h 47m
€137–371
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 4m
€97–224

Ostend to Lyon by train

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6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 864.5 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 12h 50m.

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