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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Lyon is to bus via Charleroi which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from WATERLOO Eglise and arriving at Lyon via Charleroi Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Lyon?

The distance between Waterloo and Lyon is 765 km. The road distance is 641.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €150 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Waterloo to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Lyon bus from?

Waterloo to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Charleroi Gare Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Lyon train from?

Waterloo to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo to Lyon?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €150 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Charleroi, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Waterloo to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Waterloo to Lyon train arrive?

Waterloo to Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lyon-Perrache station.

Can I drive from Waterloo to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Lyon is 641 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Waterloo to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3991+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Waterloo 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 32m
€152–243
Bus via Charleroi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Lyonbus N845
10h 55m
€50–86
Drive 641.5 km
1. Drive from Waterloo to Lyoncar 641.5 km
7h 14m
€99–143
Fly Brussels Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
5h 5m
€101–267
Train via Lyon-Perrache
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon-Perrachetrain Trn
5h 34m
€133–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 48m
€57–123
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 32m
€174–471
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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 18m
€87–273
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
6h 51m
€169–416

Waterloo to Lyon by bus and train (TGV)

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 765.1 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieu every 2 hours. Tickets cost €150–240 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Charleroi Gare Centrale to Lyon once a week. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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