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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Lyon
Cheapest price on Sep 04
€90
Average ticket price on Sep 04
€181
Fastest journey on Sep 04
3 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 04
3 h 55 m
Trains on Sep 04
55
Distance
569 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Lyon will cost around €181 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €90.
On Fri, Sep 04, we found 55 trains from Brussels to Lyon, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 04 the direct trains cover the 569 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Fri, Sep 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
98446:00 PM3h59Brussels-Midi9:59 PMLyon Part Dieu€901One-way0 transfers- 98106:37 AM3h58Brussels-Midi10:35 AMLyon Part Dieu€1051One-way0 transfers
- 98364:10 PM3h52Brussels-Midi8:02 PMLyon Part Dieu€1221One-way0 transfers
- 98128:04 AM3h56Brussels-Midi12:00 PMLyon Part Dieu€1471One-way0 transfers
9326+
1777510:42 AM8h02Brussels-Midi6:44 PMLyon Part Dieu€1481One-way1 transfer
- 98301:09 PM3h50Brussels-Midi4:59 PMLyon Part Dieu€1861One-way0 transfers
- 98364:10 PM3h52Brussels-Midi8:02 PMLyon Part Dieu€1221One-way0 transfers
- 98128:04 AM3h56Brussels-Midi12:00 PMLyon Part Dieu€1471One-way0 transfers
- 98106:37 AM3h58Brussels-Midi10:35 AMLyon Part Dieu€1051One-way0 transfers
- 98446:00 PM3h59Brussels-Midi9:59 PMLyon Part Dieu€901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a flight costs an average of €231.
Distance: 569 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€118 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €231 Average price | €160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Lyon:
A bus is €78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Lyon costing on average €118.
A bus is €192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Lyon costing on average €231.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
Live departures
Brussels to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9302+6613 | 6:22 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h34 | 1:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9302+6607 | 6:22 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h34 | 10:56 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9302+17775 | 6:22 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h22 | 6:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9810 | 6:37 AM Brussels-Midi | 3h58 | 10:35 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9304+6609 | 7:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h47 | 11:56 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9304+6613 | 7:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h47 | 1:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9304+17775 | 7:09 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h35 | 6:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9870 · 7014 · 6609 | 7:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h39 | 11:56 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
| 9812 | 8:04 AM Brussels-Midi | 3h56 | 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9310+6613 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h43 | 1:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9410+17775 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h31 | 6:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9310+17775 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h31 | 6:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+6613 | 8:40 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h16 | 1:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+17775 | 8:40 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h04 | 6:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9414+17777 | 8:40 AM Brussels-Midi | 12h04 | 8:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9316+6685 | 9:26 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h30 | 2:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9316+17775 | 9:26 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h18 | 6:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9316+17777 | 9:26 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h18 | 8:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9420+6685 | 9:38 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h18 | 2:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9420+17775 | 9:38 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h06 | 6:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9420+17777 | 9:38 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h06 | 8:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9422+6685 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h39 | 2:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9422+17775 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h27 | 6:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9422+17777 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h27 | 8:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9326+17775 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h02 | 6:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9326+17777 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h02 | 8:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9426+17775 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h02 | 6:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9428+6619 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h43 | 4:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9428+17777 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h31 | 8:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9428+17779 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h31 | 10:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9338+6621 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h17 | 6:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9338+17777 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h01 | 8:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9338+17779 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 10h01 | 10:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9830 | 1:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h50 | 4:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9340+6621 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h47 | 6:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9340+6633 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 9h57 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9340+17779 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 9h31 | 10:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9350+6633 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h27 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9450+17779 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h01 | 10:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9350+17779 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h01 | 10:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9352+6627 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h38 | 7:54 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9352+6669 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h06 | 8:22 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9352+6633 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h54 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9356+6669 | 3:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h40 | 8:22 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9456+6633 | 3:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h28 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9356+6633 | 3:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h28 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9836 | 4:10 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h52 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9462+6633 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h28 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9362+6633 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h28 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9364+6633 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h54 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9464+6633 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h54 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9368+6633 | 5:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h27 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9844 | 6:00 PM Brussels-Midi | 3h59 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9470+6633 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h57 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| 9370+6633 | 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h57 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels to Lyon
Belgium
France
Trains from Brussels to Lyon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €60 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 19:16. The fastest train covers the 569 km distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 569 km |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €60 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 7:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Lyon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels to Lyon
Most Brussels to Lyon trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon-Perrache. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Brussels station do trains to Lyon leave from?
Getting to Bruxelles-Midi from Brussels city centre
Bruxelles-Midi train station facilities and services
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Which Lyon station do trains from Brussels arrive at?
Getting to Lyon Part Dieu from Lyon city centre
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu train station facilities and services
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
Getting to Lyon-Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon-Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon-Perrache train station facilities and services
Lyon-Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: PAUL
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM machine is located in Hall Level 2 in front of the PAUL bakery.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the ticket office, located in Hall Level 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon-Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lyon-Perrache: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon-Perrache: Hearing, mobility, and visual disability assistance. Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mercure Lyon Centre Chateau Perrache, Hotel De Normandie, InterContinental Lyon-Hotel Dieu.
Getting to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV from Lyon city centre
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV is 3 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV train station facilities and services
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Moxy Lyon Airport, NH Lyon Airport Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Moxy Lyon Airport, NH Lyon Airport, Ibis Budget Aéroport Lyon Saint Exupéry.
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