How to travel from Bruges to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bruges to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a flight costs an average of €331.

Distance: 384 miles (619 km)

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Driving

€331

Average price

€110

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€58

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Cheapest

€190

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 43m

Average total duration

2h 43m

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4h 4m

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3h 34m

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30m

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11h 4m

Average total duration

10h 34m

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30m

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6h 52m

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1.9 - 3.7kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €58.

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

A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Lyon costing on average €110.

A bus is €273 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Lyon costing on average €331.

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 43m.

Bus takes on average 11h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bruges and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bruges to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €190 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €132. The journey takes 10h 34m versus 6h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Bruges to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • SNCF | Autocar85627+SNCF | TGV INOUI12520
    1:59 PM4h26
    Tourcoing station
    6:25 PMLyon Part Dieu
    631One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SNCF | Autocar85627+SNCF | TGV INOUI12520
    1:59 PM4h26
    Tourcoing station
    6:25 PMLyon Part Dieu
    631One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air BalticSN3587
    11:00 AM1h25
    Brussels Airport
    12:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    3241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50578+SNCF | TGV INOUI12520
    11:25 AM7h00
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    6:25 PMLyon Part Dieu
    641One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50578+SNCF | TGV INOUI5120
    11:25 AM7h00
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    6:25 PMLyon Part Dieu
    641One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | Autocar85627+SNCF | TGV INOUI12520
    1:42 PM4h43
    Mouscron station
    6:25 PMLyon Part Dieu
    651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:45 PM13h05
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    631One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:20 PM11h30
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:50 AM14h00
    Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    721One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8983 · VY1220
    6:05 PM15h30
    Brussels Airport
    9:35 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2031One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8981 · VY1222
    10:35 AM7h25
    Brussels Airport
    6:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2481One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1702 · KL1431
    8:05 AM5h20
    Brussels Airport
    1:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2521One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bruges 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 Bruges to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bruges and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bruges to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €58.

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

A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Lyon costing on average €110.

A bus is €273 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Lyon costing on average €331.

The fastest way to travel from Bruges to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 43m.

Bus takes on average 11h 4m.

The distance from Bruges to Lyon is approximately 384 miles (619 km).
The average frequency per day from Bruges to Lyon is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bruges to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
  • Trains mostly depart from Tourcoing station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bruges to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCB to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bruges to Lyon:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Bruges 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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