What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Lyon and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and arriving at Louvain via Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven?

The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Leuven is 597 km. The road distance is 685.2 km.

How do I travel from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven without a car is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 5h 13m and costs €140 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven bus from?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven train from?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven?

The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which costs €140 - €340 and takes 5h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven bus arrive?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven train arrive?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy station.

Can I drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven is 685 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Can I share a ride from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven?

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Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, rideshare, car, train, or train (TGV)

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
1h 54m
€86–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Brussels-North train stationbus N845
13h 10m
€60–102
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
1. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain 7842 / ...
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
5h 13m
€141–335
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Leuvenrideshare 685.2 km
7h 54m
Drive 685.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuvencar 685.2 km
7h 54m
€106–152
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LYS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
4h 1m
€136–402
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
6h 11m
€171–292
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
7h 23m
€141–302

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Leuven by train

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Distance: 597.1 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Leuven, Belgium?

Brussels Airlines, KLM, and Air Dolomiti fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Louvain via Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 13m.

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