How to travel from Maastricht to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Maastricht and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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

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

A bus is €115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Lyon costing on average €179.

A bus is €313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Lyon costing on average €377.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 7m.

Bus takes on average 13h 26m.

The distance from Maastricht to Lyon is approximately 354 miles (570 km).

The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Lyon is:

• Around 34 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Lyon:

• Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 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 Maastricht 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 TGV, Eurostar to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Vueling, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta to go to Lyon by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Lyon:

• 1 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Eurowings, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta.

Omio customers who travel from Maastricht 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.