How to get from Lyon to Brussels
- 566 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 22m
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 8 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Brussels: flight, train, bus. The two cities are about 566 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 8 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
566 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €82Checked Oct 19 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €75Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 22mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 9h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€82Checked Oct 191h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€75Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 22m · directSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Oct 209h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Brussels: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Brussels Airportflight
Brussels Airlines·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lyon to Brussels
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 21:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 00:25 | 21:25 |
| SNCFtrain | 5 | 05:35 | 19:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:25
- 01:10
- 19:25
- 20:25
- 21:25
All departuresSNCF
- 05:35
- 11:00
- 14:00
- 16:59
- 19:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Brussels AirlinesLyon Saint-Exupéry-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →
SNCFLyon-Bruxelles MidiBook →
BlaBlaCar BusLyon Saint-Exupéry-Brussels MidiBook →On this route you travel with Brussels Airlines, SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Brussels works
Start with a Brussels Airlines flight from Lyon to Brussels, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €75 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Brussels: common questions
When is the first bus from Lyon to Brussels?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 21:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Brussels?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 21:25.
When is the first train from Lyon to Brussels?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 05:35 and the last at 19:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Lyon to Brussels?
5 a day with SNCF, between 05:35 and 19:00.
How far is Brussels from Lyon?
About 566 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Brussels cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €38. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Lyon to Brussels?
On this route you travel with Brussels Airlines, SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Brussels?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Brussels Airlines
Route calculated: 8 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 8 Sep 2026