How to travel from Valenciennes to Lyon

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

The cheapest way to travel from Valenciennes to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €69.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valenciennes to Lyon costing on average €84.

A bus is €126 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valenciennes to Lyon costing on average €196.

The fastest way to travel from Valenciennes to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 43m.

Bus takes on average 8h 9m.

The distance from Valenciennes to Lyon is approximately 323 miles (521 km).

The average frequency per day from Valenciennes to Lyon is:

• Around 13 flights per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

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

• {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Famars, Station de Tramway Université and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
• {stationMode_3} mostly depart from {departureStation_3} and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Valenciennes to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Valenciennes - Transvilles to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Valenciennes to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines.
• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Valenciennes 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.