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

The cheapest way to get from Vlaardingen to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €130 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vlaardingen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Vlaardingen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Vlaardingen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Vlaardingen, Holysingel and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Rotterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Vlaardingen to Lyon?

The distance between Vlaardingen and Lyon is 899 km. The road distance is 818.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Vlaardingen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €85 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Vlaardingen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vlaardingen to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Vlaardingen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Vlaardingen to Lyon is to train which takes 7h and costs €85 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €130 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Vlaardingen to Lyon train arrive?

Vlaardingen to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

Can I drive from Vlaardingen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Vlaardingen to Lyon is 819 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Vlaardingen to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3696+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Vlaardingen to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar, 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-ZuidEurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part DieuTgv
7h
€87–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 24m
€31–124
Drive 818.6 km
1. Drive from Vlaardingen to Lyon818.6 km
8h 50m
€146–211
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
6h 17m
€102–305
Train via Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon PerracheTgv
7h 35m
€163–297
Bus via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyon Saint-Exupéry AirportN760
16h 39m
€83–113
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schiedam Centrum 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
7h 59m
€101–346
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
7h 21m
€110–360

Vlaardingen to Lyon by tram and train

43Weekly Services

7hAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 898.6 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a vehicle from Vlaardingen, Holysingel to Lyon Part Dieu via Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron D, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 12h 20m. FlixBus also services this route twice a week.

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