Lyon to Brussels by train

Lyon to Brussels takes about four hours on a direct TGV INOUI Brussels service. Direct journey times range from 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 26 minutes. About six direct trains run each day, from early morning to early evening.

The direct trains leave Lyon Part-Dieu and arrive at Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid without a change. Depending on the departure, a TGV INOUI Brussels service may call at Le Creusot TGV, Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV and Lille Europe; some also call at TGV Haute-Picardie and Arras. You stay on board at each intermediate stop.

Leaving Lyon

Lyon Part-Dieu is the departure station for this route. It is at 5 Place Charles Béraudier, with Metro B, TCL buses and trams nearby. Rhônexpress also links the station with Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport. Allow enough time to find your platform and board the train shown on your ticket.

Connecting in Paris

Some connecting itineraries change in Paris. TGV INOUI or OUIGO takes you from Lyon Part-Dieu to Paris Gare de Lyon, followed by Eurostar from Paris Nord to Bruxelles-Midi. Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord are different stations, so allow time for the cross-city transfer and treat it as a station change rather than a same-platform connection.

Eurostar appears on the Paris to Brussels leg of these connections. Its Brussels to Lyon booking route also goes via Paris, so Eurostar is a connecting option rather than the direct Lyon to Brussels train.

Arriving at Brussels-Midi

Direct TGV INOUI Brussels services arrive at Bruxelles-Midi, also called Brussel-Zuid. The station is connected to Brussels by metro, tram and bus. Follow the signs to the station concourse after leaving the platform, then use local transport or walk onward from the station.

Tickets, reservations and passes

For a normal point-to-point journey, book the exact TGV INOUI departure you want. TGV INOUI seats must be booked in advance, and the ticket is tied to that service. OUIGO and Eurostar tickets also have their own reserved service and fare conditions. If you book a connection, make sure the booking covers each leg and leave time to transfer between Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord.

Interrail and Eurail pass holders need a separate seat reservation for the high-speed trains on this route. Reservations are required for TGV services between Lyon and Brussels, and the reservation is separate from the Pass. Interrail lists the fee as €20 to €35 in second class and €30 to €45 in first class. Fees can change, so check the current amount when you book.

How often do trains run?

About six direct TGV INOUI trains run each day. The first leaves Lyon Part-Dieu at around 06:00 and the last at around 19:00. Connections via Paris add more options but take longer. Check the timetable for your travel day.