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.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 22m
direct
Train
€84
Cheapest
9h 40m
direct
Bus
€38
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Brussels. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 45m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 566 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €38, on Sat, Oct 3.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 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 | €56Checked Sep 29 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €90Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 4h 22mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 9h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€56Checked Sep 291h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€90Omio catalogue, Oct 34h 22m · directSee Train details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Oct 39h 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon → Paristrain
SNCF·2h 02m - 2Paris → Bruxelles Midibus
FlixBus·3h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Lyon to Brussels
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€77November 2026
€68Departures 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 | — | — |
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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFLyon-Paris, Lyon-Bruxelles MidiBook →FlixBusParis-Bruxelles MidiBook →
BlaBlaCar BusLyon Saint-Exupéry-Brussels MidiBook →
Brussels AirlinesLyon Saint-Exupéry-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Brussels Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Brussels works
Start with a SNCF train from Lyon to Paris, about 2h 2m. Transfer in Paris and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bruxelles Midi (3h 20m). In total it's roughly €63 over 5h 45m, 1 transfer.
Lyon to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Brussels?
The most useful route takes about 5h 45m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €63. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Brussels?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Brussels Airlines.
Can you get from Lyon to Brussels without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 45m.
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: SNCF, FlixBus
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026