There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Bruges by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Merignac-Arlac to Bruges Girondetrain
3h 41m€59–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 22m€42–67Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
6h 54m€169–304Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
8h 35m€47–69Drive 525.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Brugescar 525.8 km
5h 21m€84–122
Lyon to Bruges by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bruges is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bruges is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Bruges Centre via Gare Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bruges Gironde via St Pierre Des Corps and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Lyon and Bruges is 499 km. The road distance is 525.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Bruges without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €160 - €310.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Lyon to Bruges, including transfers.
Lyon to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Bruges train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Bruges is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bruges, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bruges Gironde via St Pierre Des Corps and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bordeaux every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Merignac-Arlac to Bruges Gironde
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Lyon to Bruges train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bruges is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Lyon to Bruges.
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