The average train between Ghent and Lyon takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is at least one train per day from Ghent to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Ghent and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:36 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ghent is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Lyon station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Ghent to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Book your Ghent to Lyon train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ghent and Lyon is 595.4 km. The road distance is 720 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lyon Perrache via Lille Flandres in around 5h 33m.