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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€130 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €286 Average price |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Lyon to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
94742 · 1657Cheapest
5288 · 1466Fastest
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LH5590Other options
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FlixBus
58074 · 50337
VY1223 · VY8980
VY1223 · VY8986
AF7363 · AF1650+
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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.

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.
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