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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Leuven is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Lyon to Leuven?

The distance between Lyon and Leuven is 782 km. The road distance is 665.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Lyon to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Leuven bus from?

Lyon to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Leuven train from?

Lyon to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Leuven?

The best way to get from Lyon to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €270 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Leuven train arrive?

Lyon to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Leuven is 666 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Lyon to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Leuven by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4h 50m
€157–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Brussels-North train stationbus N845
11h 35m
€58–91
Drive 665.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Leuvencar 665.9 km
7h 48m
€103–148
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
4h 30m
€99–262
Train via Lyon Perrache (TGV)
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
5h 10m
€158–268
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
5h 54m
€132–283
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
6h 14m
€87–266
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
6h 1m
€176–472
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport 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
6h 37m
€149–416

Lyon to Leuven by train (TGV)

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4h 50mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 781.8 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Leuven, Belgium?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi hourly. Tickets cost €150–250 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Brussels-North train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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