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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $461.
Distance: 378 miles (609 km)
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$77 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $461 Average price | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Antwerp:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Antwerp costing on average $86.
A bus is $385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Antwerp costing on average $461.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 11h 53m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $200 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $124. The journey takes 11h 23m versus 7h 49m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Antwerp
How to get from Lyon to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50618 · 16591:20 AM13h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:10 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
50618 · 16591:20 AM13h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:10 PMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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93986:20 PM4h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:30 PMAntwerp-Central$7701One-way1 transfer
Other options
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31236:04 PM6h49Lyon Part Dieu12:53 AMAntwerp-Central$1651One-way2 transfers
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31235:38 PM7h15Lyon Part Dieu12:53 AMAntwerp-Central$1761One-way2 transfers
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31235:04 PM7h49Lyon Part Dieu12:53 AMAntwerp-Central$1761One-way2 transfers
51470 · 16113:30 PM12h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:35 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$441One-way1 transfer
5132 · 5112111:55 PM14h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:15 PMAntwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)$461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:55 PM11h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:15 AMAntwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)$521One-way0 transfers
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939811:20 AM11h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:30 PMAntwerp-Central$3681One-way2 transfers
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947611:20 AM7h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport6:30 PMAntwerp-Central$4151One-way2 transfers
AF7365+
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938811:20 AM9h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:30 PMAntwerp-Central$4151One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Antwerp:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Antwerp costing on average $86.
A bus is $385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Antwerp costing on average $461.
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 11h 53m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Antwerp as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER to go to Antwerp by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Antwerp by bus.
- Travel with Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Bulgaria Air, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Antwerp by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
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