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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Lyon to Leuven

Cheapest
6 h 57 min
Car
725 km.
from $39

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lyon to Liège
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$76.09

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$706.52

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$250.00
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$706.52

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$815.22
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$271.74

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$195.65
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$326.09

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$271.74

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$119.57–$206.52
Train from Lyon Perrache to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$206.52
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$70.65
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$86.96
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$45.65

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$163.04
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.65–$97.83

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Leuven is to bus which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 11h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $130.43 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Lyon to Leuven?

The distance between Lyon and Leuven is 782 km. The road distance is 727.7 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $130.43 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Leuven?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Lyon to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Leuven bus from?

Lyon to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Leuven train from?

Lyon to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Leuven?

The best way to get from Lyon to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $130.43 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $76.09 - $282.61 and takes 4h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 11h 59m.

Where does the Lyon to Leuven bus arrive?

Lyon to Leuven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - North Train Station.

Where does the Lyon to Leuven train arrive?

Lyon to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Leuven is 728 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Lyon to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Leuven?

Book your Lyon to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Leuven. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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