How to get from Brussels to Lyon
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Lyon. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 31m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 €59, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 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 | €84Checked Sep 7 | 1h 31mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €84Reading date not recorded | 4h 06mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 9h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€84Checked Sep 71h 31m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€84Reading date not recorded4h 06m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Sep 89h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Lyon: 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.
- 1Brussels Airport → Lyon Saint-Exupéryflight1h 31m
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
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Flight prices by day, Brussels to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€101October 2026
€132Departures from Brussels to Lyon
SNCF runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:55 and the last at 17:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 6 | 05:55 | 17:55 |
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 13:55 | 20:15 |
| 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.
- Bus· 7h 20m€25Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusBrussels-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
Brussels AirlinesBrussels Airport-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →
SNCFBrussels-LyonBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Brussels Airlines, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Lyon works
Start with a flight from Brussels to Lyon, about 1h 31m. In total it's roughly €84 over 1h 31m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Lyon?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 31m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Lyon from Brussels?
About 566 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Lyon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €39 to €59. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Brussels to Lyon?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 31m.
How long is the flight from Brussels to Lyon?
About 1h 31m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Brussels and Lyon?
Brussels is BRU and Lyon is LYS, so this route is usually written BRU to LYS.
Which operators run Brussels to Lyon?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Brussels Airlines, SNCF.
Can you get from Brussels to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Lyon?
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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