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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Mechelen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Mechelen station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Lyon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Lyon?

The distance between Mechelen and Lyon is 780 km. The road distance is 681.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €150 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Mechelen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Lyon bus from?

Mechelen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mechelen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Mechelen to Lyon bus arrive?

Mechelen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Mechelen to Lyon train arrive?

Mechelen to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Lyon is 682 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Mechelen to Lyon.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

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

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 29m
€155–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lyonbus N845
11h 10m
€58–102
Drive 681.7 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Lyoncar 681.7 km
7h 42m
€106–153
Fly Brussels Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
4h 21m
€103–241
Train via Lyon Perrache (TGV)
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
5h 56m
€165–260
Bus via Antwerp - Luchtbal
1. Take the bus from Antwerp - Luchtbal to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 15m
€81–151
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
5h 49m
€186–466
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
6h 7m
€174–374
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 5m
€93–277

Mechelen to Lyon by train (TGV)

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 780.5 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu every 2 hours. Tickets cost €150–250 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Lyon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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