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 €30 - €160 and takes 11h.

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 3h 57m and costs €65 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Basque Country and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Sebastián - Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.

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 12m.

How far is it from Basque Country to Lyon?

The distance between Basque Country and Lyon is 629 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 12m and costs €160 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from San Sebastián - Bus 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 train via Antony which takes 9h 12m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €160 and takes 11h, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Basque Country to Lyon bus arrive?

Basque Country to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus 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?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3720+ 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 train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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

Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
best
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
3h 57m
€69–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h
€30–160
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 12m
€167–363
Drive 758.5 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Lyoncar 758.5 km
7h 31m
€119–172
Fly from Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIO - LYS
7h 11m
€87–217
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
€72–221
Train to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Pautrain
2. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PUF - LYS
6h 40m
€279–643
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
€61–168
Bus via Pamplona
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Pamplonabus ALSA - S.Seb-Pam / ...
2. Take the bus from Pamplona Yanguas y Miranda Bus Station to Lyon Gare Perrachebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
14h 30m
€41–60

Basque Country to Lyon by train

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9h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 628.6 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Lyon Part Dieu via Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, and Massy - Palaiseau in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 11h. Two other operators also service this route.

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