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

The cheapest way to get from Cuenca to Lyon is to bus which costs €95 - €190 and takes 20h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cuenca to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Cuenca and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cuenca to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Cuenca and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cuenca and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Cuenca to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cuenca Fernando Zobel and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Cuenca to Lyon?

The distance between Cuenca and Lyon is 1139 km. The road distance is 1167.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cuenca to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs €150 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Cuenca to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Lyon bus from?

Cuenca to Lyon bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Cuenca station.

Where do I catch the Cuenca to Lyon train from?

Cuenca to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.

Train or bus from Cuenca to Lyon?

The best way to get from Cuenca to Lyon is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs €150 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €190 and takes 20h 20m.

Where does the Cuenca to Lyon bus arrive?

Cuenca to Lyon bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where does the Cuenca to Lyon train arrive?

Cuenca to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Cuenca to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cuenca to Lyon is 1167 km. It takes approximately 11h 11m to drive from Cuenca to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Cuenca to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cuenca to Lyon by train, plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (Renfe)

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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid Chamartíntrain
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MAD - LYS
5h 59m
€86–248
Train
1. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 27m
€157–338
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Auto Res
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 20m
€100–190
Drive 1,167.5 km
1. Drive from Cuenca to Lyoncar 1,167.5 km
11h 11m
€182–263
Train to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
2. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ALC - LYS
6h 39m
€87–278
Train to Valencia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Valencia Joaquin Sorollatrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VLC - LYS
6h 4m
€95–264
Train via Castelló de la Plana (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Castellontrain Ave
2. Take the train from Castellon to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
12h 52m
€146–261
Bus via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Cuenca to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Auto Res
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
22h 40m
€130–260

Cuenca to Lyon by train

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10h 27mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,138.5 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Lyon Part Dieu via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuenca to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 20h 20m.

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