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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mechelen is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Mechelen is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €160 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Mechelen station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Brussels-North train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Mechelen?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Mechelen. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Malines via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Lyon to Mechelen?

The distance between Lyon and Mechelen is 774 km. The road distance is 680.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Mechelen without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Lyon to Mechelen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mechelen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mechelen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Mechelen?

The best way to get from Lyon to Mechelen is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 10h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Lyon to Mechelen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Mechelen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Mechelen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Mechelen is 680 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Lyon to Mechelen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Mechelen?

There are 2488+ hotels available in Mechelen.

Lyon to Mechelen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Mechelen 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 22m
€163–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Brussels-North train stationbus N845
10h 38m
€60–100
Drive 680.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Mechelencar 680.4 km
7h 38m
€106–153
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LYS - BRU
4h 24m
€102–241
Train via Lyon Perrache (TGV)
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4h 47m
€164–259
Bus via Antwerp - Luchtbal
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Antwerp - Luchtbalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 24m
€79–141
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 8m
€86–246
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
5h 28m
€185–465
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
6h 3m
€173–374

Lyon to Mechelen by train (TGV)

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 774 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Mechelen, 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 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Brussels-North train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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