How to get to Antwerp from Lyon

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Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Antwerp

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, while a flight costs an average of £372.

Distance: 609 km

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£62

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£64

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£372

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£148

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(fuel + tolls)

11h 49m

Average total duration

11h 19m

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5h 1m

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4h 31m

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4h 48m

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2h 48m

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7h 49m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Antwerp is a coach with an average price of £62.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Antwerp:

A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Antwerp costing on average £66.

A coach is £311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Antwerp costing on average £372.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Antwerp is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 8m.

Coach takes on average 11h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Antwerp including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £62 compared to roughly £148 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £87. The journey takes 11h 19m versus 7h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Lyon to Antwerp

How to get to Antwerp from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Antwerp is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus83134
    8:3012h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    21:00Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal
    £271One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus83134
    8:3012h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    21:00Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal
    £271One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Air BalticSN3588
    13:101h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    14:35Brussels Airport
    £2921One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • TER17762+SNCB1973+Eurostar9395
    15:169h46
    Lyon Part Dieu
    1:02Antwerp-Central
    £1791One-way
    2 changes
  • TER17760+Eurostar9389+SNCB3122
    13:1610h41
    Lyon Part Dieu
    23:57Antwerp-Central
    £1791One-way
    2 changes
  • TER17760+SNCB1973+Eurostar9395
    13:1611h46
    Lyon Part Dieu
    1:02Antwerp-Central
    £1791One-way
    2 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus94742 · 51121
    1:3012h45
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    14:15Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
    £371One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50618 · 51121
    1:2012h55
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    14:15Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem)
    £371One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5132 · 1659
    23:5515h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    15:10Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats)
    £431One-way
    1 change
  • Austrian AirlinesOS354+Brussels AirlinesOS8175
    17:505h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    22:50Brussels Airport
    £2111One-way
    1 change
  • VuelingVY1221 · VY8986
    9:404h50
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    14:30Brussels Airport
    £2271One-way
    1 change
  • VuelingVY1221 · VY8982
    9:407h45
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    17:25Brussels Airport
    £2471One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Lyon to Antwerp

Travel to Antwerp easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Antwerp.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Antwerp including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Antwerp is a coach with an average price of £62.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Antwerp:

A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Antwerp costing on average £66.

A coach is £311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Antwerp costing on average £372.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Antwerp is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 8m.

Coach takes on average 11h 49m.

The Lyon to Antwerp distance is approximately 609 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Antwerp is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 30 trains per day.
  • Around 18 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Antwerp as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Antwerp:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Antwerp, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER to go to Antwerp by train.
  • Travel with Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Bulgaria Air, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Antwerp by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Antwerp by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Antwerp with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
  • 2 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Antwerp often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Bruges, Rotterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Antwerp and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Lyon to Antwerp, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Antwerp, you can visit the vibrant Grote Markt, explore the trendy Zurenborg neighbourhood, and take a scenic walk along the Scheldt River. Discover the lively Meir shopping street and relax at the Middelheim Open Air Sculpture Museum. Key sights include the Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp Zoo, Museum aan de Stroom (MAS), Antwerp Central Station, and Rubenshuis.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Antwerp, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Antwerp Zoo, and the MAS Museum, as well as to enjoy the vibrant local culture and cuisine.

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