What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Lyon is to bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 16h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Rotterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Leiden to Lyon?

The distance between Leiden and Lyon is 926 km. The road distance is 832.4 km.

How do I travel from Leiden to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €190 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Lyon?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Leiden to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Lyon bus from?

Leiden to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Lyon train from?

Leiden to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Leiden to Lyon?

The best way to get from Leiden to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 16h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Leiden to Lyon bus arrive?

Leiden to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport station.

Where does the Leiden to Lyon train arrive?

Leiden to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Lyon is 832 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Leiden to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leiden to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Leiden to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leiden to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 56m
€194–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 42m
€81–159
Bus via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus N760
16h 29m
€95–155
Drive 832.4 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Lyoncar 832.4 km
9h 23m
€149–216
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
4h 42m
€129–292
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
7h 22m
€204–334
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
6h 40m
€120–295
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 26m
€129–338

Leiden to Lyon by train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 925.8 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Lyon Part Dieu via Rotterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 14h 10m.

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