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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$257
Average price
$332
Fastest journey
5 h 23 m
Average duration
10 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
609 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Lyon will cost around $332 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $257.
It's difficult to get from Antwerp to Lyon without transferring at least once.
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9898Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $129.
Distance: 378 miles (609 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$246 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $231 Average price | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Lyon:
A bus is $185 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Lyon costing on average $231 (€189).
A bus is $200 (€164) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Lyon costing on average $246 (€201).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 10h 17m.
You'll arrive about 3h 27m sooner (4h 25m by train vs 7h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $246 (€201) compared to roughly $202 (€166) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9322+ 17779 | 9:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 13h36 | 11:09 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 6615 | 9:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 5h23 | 2:56 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 17775 | 9:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 9h11 | 6:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 6633 | 4:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 6h37 | 11:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 5737+ 9898 | 4:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 15h53 | 8:26 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers |
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Trains from Antwerp to Lyon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $129 (€106) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 378 miles (609 km) distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 378 miles (609 km) |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $129 (€106) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 9:33 PM |
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Discover the best of Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon trip today.
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Excellent museum on Roman Lyon with mosaics, inscriptions, and artifacts beside the ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Striking science and society museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, famous for immersive displays and architecture.
The city's atmospheric old quarter with Renaissance lanes, traboules, courtyards, and a strong UNESCO heritage feel.
One of Europe's largest open squares and a key central meeting point in Lyon's Presqu'île.
Large urban park with lake, botanical spaces, greenhouses, and broad paths for walking and relaxing.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic specialty of Lyonnais cuisine.
A warm salad of frisee lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's hearty bouchon cooking.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a festive and traditional Lyonnais dish often served in bouchons.
An iconic fine-dining restaurant with deep Lyon culinary heritage, serving elegant cuisine in a prestigious setting.
A respected modern bouchon offering refined takes on Lyonnais classics in a warm and polished setting.
A historic bouchon known for classic Lyonnais dishes, convivial service, and a traditional, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: bakeries and lunch deals are good value, while central hotels and dinner spots cost more.
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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Lyon Part-Dieu -> Bellecour, Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Lyon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Antwerp to Lyon trains use the Antwerpen Centraal to Lyon Part Dieu station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon-Perrache. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
Lyon-Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon-Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: PAUL
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM machine is located in Hall Level 2 in front of the PAUL bakery.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the ticket office, located in Hall Level 2.
Available at Lyon-Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon-Perrache: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon-Perrache: Hearing, mobility, and visual disability assistance. Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Lyon Centre Chateau Perrache, Hotel De Normandie, InterContinental Lyon-Hotel Dieu.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV is 3 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Moxy Lyon Airport, NH Lyon Airport Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Moxy Lyon Airport, NH Lyon Airport, Ibis Budget Aéroport Lyon Saint Exupéry.
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