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 €60.

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

A bus is €92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Lyon costing on average €153.

A bus is €99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Lyon costing on average €160.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 6h 14m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 11h 45m.

Bus takes on average 12h 48m.

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

The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Lyon is:

• Around 20 flights per day.
• Around 7 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:

• 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).
• Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.

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 Eurostar, TGV, Arriva NL, SNCB to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.

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.