The average train between Mechelen and Lyon takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechelen 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 Mechelen and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 5:14 PM which arrives into Lyon at 9:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Lyon station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Mechelen to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Mechelen to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Mechelen to Lyon train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Mechelen and Lyon is 587.4 km. The road distance is 780 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu every 2 hours. Tickets cost €150–250 and the journey takes 3h 53m.