What is the cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basque Country to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €70 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Basque Country and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Sebastian / Donostia and arriving at Lyon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basque Country and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Basque Country to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Amara-Donostia and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Hendaye and Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Basque Country to Lyon?

The distance between Basque Country and Lyon is 626 km. The road distance is 758.5 km.

How do I travel from Basque Country to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Basque Country to Lyon without a car is to train via Antony which takes 9h 17m and costs €200 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Basque Country to Lyon?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Basque Country to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to Lyon bus from?

Basque Country to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from San Sebastian / Donostia station.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to Lyon train from?

Basque Country to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Train, bus or fly from Basque Country to Lyon?

The best way to get from Basque Country to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €200 - €410 and takes 9h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Basque Country to Lyon bus arrive?

Basque Country to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Basque Country to Lyon train arrive?

Basque Country to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Basque Country to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Lyon is 759 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Basque Country to Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basque Country to Lyon?

Book your Basque Country to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3815+ hotels available in Lyon.

Basque Country to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basque Country to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from San Sebastián Airport
best
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane EAS - LYS
4h 31m
€97–244
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 45m
€47–103
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 17m
€202–403
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
11h 45m
€50–90
Drive 758.5 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Lyoncar 758.5 km
7h 31m
€121–174
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Biarritztrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
4h 2m
€71–356
Fly from Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIO - LYS
6h 50m
€72–227
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
6h 31m
€81–223
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
10h 51m
€152–313

Basque Country to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

9h 17mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 625.7 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Lyon, France?

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Lyon Part Dieu via Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, and Massy - Palaiseau in around 9h 17m.

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