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 - €140 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 4h 6m and costs €75 - €300.

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 €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €140 and takes 11h, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €210 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 27m 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, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3686+ 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 Biarritz
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIQ - LYS
4h 6m
€79–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
11h
€30–140
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
9h 12m
€117–313
Drive 758.5 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Lyon758.5 km
7h 27m
€118–170
Fly from Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIO - LYS
7h 11m
€92–207
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
6h 30m
€73–231
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)TLS - LYS
7h 19m
€77–197
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse MatabiauIntercités
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
10h 51m
€61–168
Bus via Pamplona
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to PamplonaALSA - S.Seb-Pam / ...
2. Take the bus from Pamplona Yanguas y Miranda Bus Station to Lyon Gare PerracheUnion 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: 4h 6m

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 €40–130 and the journey takes 11h. Two other operators also service this route.

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