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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Venlo and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Venlo station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Venlo Station and arriving at Lyon via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Venlo and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Roermond, Maastricht, Liege-Guillemins and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Venlo to Lyon?

The distance between Venlo and Lyon is 952 km. The road distance is 746.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Venlo to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Venlo to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Venlo to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Venlo to Lyon?

The best way to get from Venlo to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Venlo to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Venlo to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Venlo to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Lyon is 746 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Venlo to Lyon.

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

Book your Venlo to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3964+ hotels available in Lyon.

Venlo to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Venlo to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Roermond to Maastrichttrain
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 52m
€182–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
13h 45m
€65–108
Drive 746.3 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Lyoncar 746.3 km
7h 57m
€135–194
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
5h 43m
€115–268
Train via Breda
1. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 44m
€181–308
Train #2
1. Take the train from Roermond to Maastrichttrain
2. Take the train from Bilzen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon-Perrachetrain Trn
9h 54m
€162–310
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Blerick to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
6h 27m
€136–359
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Venlo to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 43m
€154–457
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Blerick to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
4. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
7h 11m
€118–328
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 1m
€126–328

Venlo to Lyon by train

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7h 52mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 952.3 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Venlo to Lyon Part Dieu via Roermond, Maastricht, Liege-Guillemins, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venlo Station to Lyon via Essen central train station in around 13h 45m.

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