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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €120 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Nijmegen station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station and arriving at Lyon via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Breda and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Lyon?

The distance between Nijmegen and Lyon is 946 km. The road distance is 806 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €170 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Nijmegen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Lyon bus from?

Nijmegen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Lyon train from?

Nijmegen to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nijmegen station.

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €170 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Lyon bus arrive?

Nijmegen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Nijmegen to Lyon train arrive?

Nijmegen to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Lyon is 806 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Nijmegen to Lyon.

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

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

Book your Nijmegen to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Nijmegen to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Nijmegen to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 27m
€178–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train stationbus 037
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
14h 15m
€69–124
Drive 806 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Lyoncar 806 km
8h 38m
€143–206
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
5h 48m
€129–323
Train via Lyon-Perrache
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon-Perrachetrain Trn
8h 57m
€148–320
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
6h 29m
€195–383
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
6h 58m
€116–301
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 46m
€132–344

Nijmegen to Lyon by train

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 946.4 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Nijmegen to Lyon Part Dieu via Breda and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Lyon via Essen central train station in around 14h 15m.

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