The cheapest and fastest trains from Béthune to Lyon
Cheapest price
£134
Average price
£134
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
557 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Béthune to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Béthune to Lyon will cost around £134 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £134.
Of the 1 trains that leave Béthune for Lyon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 557 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Béthune to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Béthune to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £65.
Distance: 557 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£76 Average Price | £151 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 11m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 38m Average total duration 14h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Béthune to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Béthune to Lyon trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:49 Béthune | 4h11 | 20:00 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:33 Béthune | 4h35 | 21:08 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
![]() | 07:07 Béthune | 4h53 | 12:00 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Béthune to Lyon
Trains from Béthune to Lyon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 557 km distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 557 km |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 18:33 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF from Béthune to Lyon trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF trains will get you between Béthune and Lyon from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Béthune to Lyon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Béthune to Lyon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Béthune and Lyon
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de l'Ecailler
- La Pataterie
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Le Vieux Beffroi
- Hotel Eden
- Hotel Le Cottage
- Located in the main hall
- 30 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional services to Lille and Arras
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
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