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

The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Lyon is to bus via Lille - Europe Train Station which costs €50 - €75 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ypres to Lyon is to train which takes 6h and costs €120 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Ypres and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ypres station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Ieper Station perron 3 and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Menen Station perron 1, Douane and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Ypres and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Ypres to Lyon?

The distance between Ypres and Lyon is 712 km. The road distance is 691.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ypres to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €120 - €260.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ypres to Lyon bus from?

Ypres to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Lyon train from?

Ypres to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lille Flandres station.

Train, bus or fly from Ypres to Lyon?

The best way to get from Ypres to Lyon is to train which takes 6h and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Ypres to Lyon bus arrive?

Ypres to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Ypres to Lyon train arrive?

Ypres to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Perrache station.

Can I drive from Ypres to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Lyon is 691 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Ypres to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ypres to Lyon by 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
best
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lyon Perrachetrain 7815
6h
€120–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kortrijk to Lyonbus N779
11h 35m
€53–91
Drive 691.1 km
1. Drive from Ypres to Lyoncar 691.1 km
7h 21m
€107–154
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
6h 47m
€104–254
Train via Menin (TGV)
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 5m
€109–191
Bus via Lille - Europe Train Station
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 26m
€53–73
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Ypres to Courtraitrain
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
4. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
6h 6m
€137–323
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LIL - LYS
8h 24m
€122–301
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 32m
€105–271

Ypres to Lyon by train and foot

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6hAverage Duration

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Distance: 712.3 km
Duration: 6h

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lille Flandres to Lyon Perrache once daily. Tickets cost €110–240 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kortrijk to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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