The average train between Ghent and Lyon takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times 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 5 times a day between Ghent and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Ghent is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. 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 Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
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 Part Dieu station.
Book your Ghent to Lyon train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ghent and Lyon is 595.4 km. The road distance is 803 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 19m.