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How to get fromBasque Country to Lyonby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

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    1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BIQ - LYS
    3h 41m
    €98–270

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 30m
    €57–118

  3. Train via Antony (TGV)

    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    9h 20m
    €267–433

  4. Drive 758.5 km

    1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Lyoncar car 758.5 km
    7h 30m
    €122–176

  5. Fly from Bilbao Airport

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BIO - LYS
    6h 41m
    €83–198

  6. Fly from San Sebastián Airport

    1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane EAS - LYS
    7h 43m
    €107–300

  7. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BOD - LYS
    6h 34m
    €103–259

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    10h 51m
    €182–323

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N716 / ...
    15h 40m
    €65–140

Basque Country to Lyon by train (TGV)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

easyJet and Air France fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Lyon Part Dieu via Hendaia, Hendaye, and Massy Tgv in around 9h 20m.

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