How to travel from Antwerp to Lyon

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Antwerp to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €65, while a flight costs an average of €423.

Distance: 378 miles (609 km)

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€423

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€65

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€67

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€166

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4h 42m

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2h 42m

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5h 11m

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4h 41m

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11h 56m

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11h 26m

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7h 52m

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The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Lyon is a train with an average price of €65.

This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Lyon:

A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Antwerp to Lyon costing on average €67.

A train is €358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Lyon costing on average €423.

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 11m.

Bus takes on average 11h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Antwerp and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Antwerp to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 10m sooner (2h 42m by flight vs 7h 52m by car). Tickets start at around €423 compared to roughly €166 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Antwerp to Lyon

How to get from Antwerp to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Antwerp to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1658 · 83133
    4:05 PM12h00
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    €261One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1658 · 83133
    4:05 PM12h00
    Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    €261One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA387 · BA364
    5:00 PM3h50
    Brussels Airport
    8:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    €11011One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCB3126+Eurostar9302+TER17775
    5:02 AM13h42
    Antwerp-Central
    6:44 PMLyon Part Dieu
    €1471One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCB4527+Eurostar9404+TER17775
    5:53 AM12h51
    Antwerp-Central
    6:44 PMLyon Part Dieu
    €1591One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCB4527+Eurostar9304+TER17775
    5:53 AM12h51
    Antwerp-Central
    6:44 PMLyon Part Dieu
    €1591One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus83133
    3:40 PM12h25
    Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal
    4:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    €301One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1646 · 50107
    11:30 AM12h50
    Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal
    12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    €401One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51122 · 50107
    11:50 AM12h30
    Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
    12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    €481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9303+KLMAF5478+Air FranceAF7370
    8:30 AM13h30
    Antwerp-Central
    10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    €4011One-way
    2 transfers
  • Eurostar9309+KLMAF5478+Air FranceAF7370
    9:30 AM12h30
    Antwerp-Central
    10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    €4211One-way
    2 transfers
  • Eurostar9329+KLMAF8345+Air FranceAF7370
    1:00 PM9h00
    Antwerp-Central
    10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    €4391One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Antwerp to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Antwerp to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Antwerp and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Antwerp to Lyon is a train with an average price of €65.

This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Lyon:

A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Antwerp to Lyon costing on average €67.

A train is €358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Lyon costing on average €423.

The fastest way to travel from Antwerp to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 11m.

Bus takes on average 11h 56m.

The distance from Antwerp to Lyon is approximately 378 miles (609 km).
The average frequency per day from Antwerp to Lyon is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Lyon as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Antwerp to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Antwerp-Central and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Antwerp to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Antwerp to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Antwerp to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.

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