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 - €100 and takes 13h 9m.

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 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Lyon via Bruges and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

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 739.5 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 - €240.

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 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Ostend to Lyon bus arrive?

Ostend to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille 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 740 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Ostend to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Ostend to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
6h 6m
€87–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Lille757 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to LyonN769 / ...
13h 9m
€32–96
Drive 739.5 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Lyon739.5 km
7h 42m
€115–166
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
7h 11m
€93–286
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille FlandresIc
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lyon Perrache
7h 2m
€126–263
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to CourtraiIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Lens to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 36m
€67–101
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
8h 12m
€120–386
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 50m
€92–247
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
4. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CDG - LYS
7h 30m
€133–419
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)AMS - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
9h 56m
€119–427

Ostend to Lyon by train

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Distance: 864.7 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 via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and Lille in around 13h 9m.

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