The distance between Lyon and Antwerp is around 638km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lyon to Antwerp 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 from Lyon (LYS) to Brussels (BRU).
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Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Anvers-Central.
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Take the bus to Antwerp.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Antwerp by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).
The distance between Lyon and Antwerp is around 638km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 608km (378 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Lyon and Antwerp by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Antwerp is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Antwerp, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Antwerp. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Antwerp. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
TGV inOui, Belgian Railways and Thalys run train services between Lyon and Antwerp. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Antwerp. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Antwerp with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Antwerp. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Antwerp. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Brussels (BRU). The flight takes around 1h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Antwerp with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.
Brussels Airlines fly between Lyon and Antwerp. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.
The flight from Lyon to Antwerp typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU).
The closest major airport to Antwerp is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Antwerp. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Antwerp. The distance is around 755km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Antwerp is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 25m | €240($240) | hourly | 638km (396 miles) |
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), Train | 3h 15m | €360($360) | every 2 hours | 901km (560 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 35m | €300($300) | every 2 hours | 752km (467 miles) |
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 3h 50m | €235($235) | 5 times a week | 771km (479 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 804km (500 miles) |
Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi | 5hrs | €140($140) | 6 times a week | 810km (503 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | €45($45) | once daily | 822km (511 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | €135($135) | on demand | 755km (469 miles) |
The following major airports near Antwerp offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.