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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Venlo and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Eindhoven, Breda and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Venlo to Lyon?

The distance between Venlo and Lyon is 962 km. The road distance is 750.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Venlo to Lyon without a car is to train via Breda which takes 8h 21m and costs €100 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Venlo to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Lyon train from?

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

Where does the Venlo to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Venlo to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Lyon is 751 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Venlo to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3674+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Venlo 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 Breda
best
1. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-MidiEc
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
8h 21m
€106–356
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf HbfSneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to LyonFlixBus N710
12h 56m
€53–138
Drive 750.5 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Lyon750.5 km
7h 47m
€132–190
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DUS - LYS
5h 46m
€112–282
Train
1. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
8h 23m
€117–339
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Blerick to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
6h 23m
€128–345
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
6h 39m
€151–403
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Blerick to Eindhoven
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
4. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
7h 32m
€125–335

Venlo to Lyon by train

42Weekly Trains

8h 21mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.3 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a train from Venlo to Lyon Part Dieu via Eindhoven, Breda, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 21m.

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