How to travel from Lyon to Bruges

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Bruges

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. 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 €59, while a flight costs an average of €369.

Distance: 384 miles (619 km)

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Driving

€369

Average price

€113

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€59

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Cheapest

€190

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 59m

Average total duration

2h 59m

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2h 0m

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4h 6m

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Fastest

3h 36m

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30m

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10h 54m

Average total duration

10h 24m

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30m

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7h 37m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.9 - 3.7kg

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CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.5kg

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KLM

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Bruges is a bus with an average price of €59.

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

A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bruges costing on average €113.

A bus is €310 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bruges costing on average €369.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 10h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Bruges including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Bruges 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 4h 38m sooner (2h 59m by flight vs 7h 37m by car). Tickets start at around €369 compared to roughly €190 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 Lyon to Bruges

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5130 · 50579
    10:40 AM12h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    10:55 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    €311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5130 · 50579
    10:40 AM12h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    10:55 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    €311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air BalticSN3594
    7:05 AM1h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:30 AMBrussels Airport
    €2281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5182+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11877297
    7:00 PM4h06
    Lyon Part Dieu
    11:06 PMTourcoing station
    €911One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5192+TER19737
    4:00 PM4h23
    Lyon Part Dieu
    8:23 PMTourcoing station
    €961One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5192+TER19737
    4:00 PM4h29
    Lyon Part Dieu
    8:29 PMMouscron station
    €971One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:10 AM14h25
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2:35 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    €361One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM13h45
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:10 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    €401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 AM16h55
    Lyon
    6:25 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    €411One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air BalticSN3588
    1:10 PM1h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2:35 PMBrussels Airport
    €2281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS354 · OS295
    12:55 PM3h50
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    4:45 PMBrussels Airport
    €2831One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1434 · KL1701
    6:15 PM13h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    7:35 AMBrussels Airport
    €2931One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Bruges

Travel to Bruges 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 Lyon to Bruges.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Bruges including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Bruges is a bus with an average price of €59.

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

A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bruges costing on average €113.

A bus is €310 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bruges costing on average €369.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Bruges is by train with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Bruges take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 10h 54m.

The distance from Lyon to Bruges is approximately 384 miles (619 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Bruges is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Bruges 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 Lyon to Bruges:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Tourcoing station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Bruges, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Bulgaria Air, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Bruges by flight.
  • Travel with Internorte, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bruges by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Bruges by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Bruges:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Bruges often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Ghent, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bruges and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bruges to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bruges, you can enjoy a Canal Tour to explore the picturesque canals or indulge in a Chocolate Tasting Tour to savor Belgium's famous chocolates. Visit a local brewery to discover the brewing process and taste Belgian beers, or take a Horse-drawn Carriage Ride through the cobbled streets. Learn about traditional lace-making at the Lace Center. For sightseeing, visit the medieval Belfry of Bruges for panoramic city views, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, bustling Markt Square, Groeningemuseum for Flemish art, and the serene Minnewater Park.
A visit of two to three days in Bruges is ideal to explore its historic center, canals, museums, and enjoy the local cuisine.

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