The distance between Belfort and Lyon is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Belfort to Lyon by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Belfort if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.
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There are several options for getting from Belfort to Lyon by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).
The distance between Belfort and Lyon is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (162 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Belfort and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Belfort to Lyon is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Belfort and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 55m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Belfort and Lyon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfort and Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu. instead which will take 3hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Belfort and Lyon. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar | 3hrs | €74($74) | every 2 hours | 358km (222 miles) |
Train | 3h 55m | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 309km (192 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | €61($61) | on demand | 338km (210 miles) |
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.