How to travel from Lyon to Brussels

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €158.

Distance: 569 km

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Flight

€130

Average price

€56

Average price

Cheapest

€286

Average price

4h 21m

Average total duration

3h 51m

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30m

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9h 52m

Average total duration

9h 22m

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4h 59m

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1h 59m

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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

CO2 emissions

TGV

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Brussels Airlines

Most popular airline

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from Lyon to Brussels

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus94742 · 1657
01:30AM10h30
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
12:00PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
261One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus5288 · 1466
02:25AM11h05
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
01:30PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
241One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH1079+Brussels AirlinesLH5590
07:00PM3h30
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
10:30PMBrussels Airport
4481One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TGV INOUI9854
08:27AM3h59
Lyon Part Dieu
12:26PMBrussels-Midi
891One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI9862
11:00AM4h26
Lyon Part Dieu
03:26PMBrussels-Midi
1171One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI9868
05:00PM3h43
Lyon Part Dieu
08:43PMBrussels-Midi
1641One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50829
10:45PM9h40
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
08:25AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25PM10h50
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
08:15AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
341One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus58074 · 50337
12:00PM11h35
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
11:35PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
411One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1223 · VY8980
11:20PM9h35
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
08:55AMBrussels Airport
1641One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1223 · VY8986
11:20PM15h15
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
02:35PMBrussels Airport
1641One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7363 · AF1650+Eurostar9398
10:45AM12h21
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
11:06PMBrussels-Midi
2051One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Lyon to Brussels.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Lyon to Brussels: coach, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Brussels is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €20 compared to other travel options to Brussels:

Taking a coach costs €75 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €95.

A coach is €49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Brussels costing on average €69.

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

There are alternative travel options to Brussels that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 9 h 40 min of travel time.

Getting to Brussels by train takes 3 h 41 min on average.

The Lyon to Brussels distance is approximately 568 km.

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Brussels is:

  • 23 coaches a day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Lyon to Brussels:

  • Most travellers take a coach from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
  • Most travellers who purchase a plane ticket from Lyon to Brussels depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Brussels Airport.
  • Most travellers board their train from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Brussels-Midi.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Brussels:

  • You can travel to Brussels from Lyon by coach with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €20 with BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Brussels.
  • You can travel between Lyon and Brussels by flight with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or easyJet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €95 with Vueling Airlines from Lyon to Brussels.
  • You can travel to Brussels from Lyon by train with SNCF | TGV or TGV INOUI. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €69 with SNCF | TGV from Lyon to Brussels.

Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Brussels with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct coach to Brussels with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 3 direct coaches per day.
  • You can find 2 direct flights per day to take to Brussels with Brussels Airlines.
  • You can find 5 direct trains per day to Brussels with TGV INOUI.

Direct services to Brussels tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Your journey from Lyon to Brussels doesn't have to end in Brussels. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin. If you’d like to add Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin to your Lyon to Brussels trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Brussels today!
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