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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 14h 45m.

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 €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Venlo and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Venlo station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Venlo Station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Eindhoven Station and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

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 Roermond, Maastricht, Liège, Guillemins Bf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Venlo to Lyon?

The distance between Venlo and Lyon is 942 km. The road distance is 746.7 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 Paris which takes 7h 45m and costs €130 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Venlo to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Venlo to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Venlo to Lyon?

The best way to get from Venlo to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 7h 45m and costs €130 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Venlo to Lyon bus arrive?

Venlo to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Where does the Venlo to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Venlo to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Lyon is 747 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Venlo to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Venlo to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Roermond to Maastrichttrain
2. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 45m
€135–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Eindhoven Stationbus 023
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 823 / ...
3. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
14h 45m
€58–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roermond to Maastrichttrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to Lyonbus N760
13h 24m
€61–125
Drive 746.7 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Lyoncar 746.7 km
7h 57m
€132–191
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
5h 46m
€95–265
Train
1. Take the train from Roermond to Maastrichttrain
2. Take the train from Bilzen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 44m
€148–249
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Venlo to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 43m
€165–426
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Blerick to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
4. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
7h 11m
€116–331
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 37m
€131–365

Venlo to Lyon by train

38Weekly Trains

7h 45mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 941.6 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Venlo to Lyon Part Dieu via Roermond, Maastricht, Liège, Guillemins Bf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venlo Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Eindhoven Station and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats in around 14h 45m.

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