How to travel from Brussels to Lyon

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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 prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €103.

Distance: 569 km

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€126

Average price

€42

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Cheapest

€251

Average price

4h 14m

Average total duration

3h 44m

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30m

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Average total duration

9h 30m

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5h 4m

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2h 4m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.4kg

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Brussels Airlines

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from Brussels to Lyon

How to get from Brussels to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1646 · 50107
    1:30 PM10h50
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    391One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50336 · 50617
    4:55 PM10h35
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    3:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air BalticSN3587
    11:00 AM1h25
    Brussels Airport
    12:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    4381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9826
    10:06 AM3h54
    Brussels-Midi
    2:00 PMLyon Part Dieu
    1651One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9836
    4:04 PM3h58
    Brussels-Midi
    8:02 PMLyon Part Dieu
    1651One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9358+SNCF6629
    4:13 PM4h43
    Brussels-Midi
    8:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    1901One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51310 · 94763
    12:00 PM11h50
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    11:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50338 · 50883
    7:05 PM10h20
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    5:25 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    511One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1408 · 83133
    5:55 PM10h10
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    561One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8983 · VY1222
    5:55 PM5h00
    Brussels Airport
    10:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2741One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8985 · VY1220
    9:35 PM11h30
    Brussels Airport
    9:05 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2931One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8981 · VY1224
    10:25 AM5h20
    Brussels Airport
    3:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    3221One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Lyon:

A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Lyon costing on average €48.

A bus is €84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Lyon costing on average €103.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 42m.

Bus takes on average 9h 50m.

The Brussels to Lyon distance is approximately 569 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Lyon is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, Cityjet, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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