How to travel from Brussels to Lyon, France

The distance between Brussels and Lyon is around 611km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brussels to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated byBrussels Airlines+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance709km (441 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brussels and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Brussels to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Brussels and Lyon is around 611km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 567km (352 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Brussels and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brussels to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Brussels and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brussels and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Brussels and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Brussels and Lyon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brussels and Lyon. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brussels and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Brussels and Lyon. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brussels and Lyon. Flights depart from Brussels (BRU) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Brussels and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa fly between Brussels and Lyon. Flights depart from Brussels (BRU) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Brussels to Lyon typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Brussels (BRU) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brussels and Lyon. The distance is around 709km (441 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brussels to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brussels and Lyon

Transport options from Brussels to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 10m
€235($235)
every 20 mins611km (380 miles)
Train and Plane2h 35m
€300($300)
every 3 hours696km (433 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Fly3h 10m
€210($210)
every 3 hours741km (460 miles)
Train to Schiphol Airport, Fly3h 35m
€370($370)
every 2 hours948km (589 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€130($130)
every 4 hours750km (466 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
€45($45)
once daily798km (496 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€125($125)
on demand709km (441 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon