How to travel from Lyon to Antwerp, Belgium

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.

8 routes found

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

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

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Train

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Anvers-Central.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Antwerp.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Antwerp.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance755km (469 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Antwerp

Transport options from Lyon to Antwerp
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 25m
€240($240)
hourly638km (396 miles)
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), Train3h 15m
€360($360)
every 2 hours901km (560 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
€300($300)
every 2 hours752km (467 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train3h 50m
€235($235)
5 times a week771km (479 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€140($140)
every 4 hours804km (500 miles)
Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi5hrs
€140($140)
6 times a week810km (503 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€45($45)
once daily822km (511 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€135($135)
on demand755km (469 miles)

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Airports near Antwerp

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

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Antwerp
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Antwerp
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Antwerp