What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Lyon is to bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz which costs €50 - €80 and takes 18h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €65 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Lyon?

The distance between Bilbao and Lyon is 749 km. The road distance is 854.7 km.

How do I travel from Bilbao to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs €35 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Bilbao to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Lyon bus from?

Bilbao to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Lyon train from?

Bilbao to Lyon train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Lyon is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 13h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €210 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Bilbao to Lyon bus arrive?

Bilbao to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Bilbao to Lyon train arrive?

Bilbao to Lyon train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Lyon is 855 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Bilbao to Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bilbao to Lyon?

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3673+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bilbao to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Lyon by bus, plane, train (TGV), 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.

Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
5h 11m
€67–335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 30m
€35–110
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
13h 41m
€71–160
Drive 854.7 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Lyoncar 854.7 km
8h 30m
€134–193
Fly from Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIO - LYS
7h 16m
€87–207
Bus to Santander Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SDR - LYS
8h 16m
€106–270
Bus to Pau Pyrénées Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paubus
2. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PUF - LYS
7h 22m
€284–667
Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus A/3714 / ...
2. Take the bus from Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station to Lyon Gare Perrachebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3417 / ...
18h 55m
€51–78

Bilbao to Lyon by bus

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12h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 749 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Lyon, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Bilbao to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 12h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Lyon Part Dieu via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 41m.

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