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There are 6 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 36m
    €88–320

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 44m
    €65–110

  3. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    8h 51m
    €222–344

  4. Drive  758.8 km

    1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Lyoncar car 758.8 km
    7h 29m
    €139–201

  5. 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 31m
    €98–217

  6. 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 54m
    €167–274

Basque Country to Lyon by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Lyon Part Dieu via Hendaia, Hendaye, and Massy Tgv in around 8h 51m.

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