There are 7 ways to get from Irun to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Antony (TGV)
best- Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 43m€265–423Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hendaye to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
10h 55m€55–110Drive 741.2 km
- Drive from Irun to Lyoncar 741.2 km
7h 18m€119–172Fly from San Sebastián Airport
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane EAS - LYS
5h 36m€107–299Train
- Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain Intercités
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 14m€181–319Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Hendaye to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 40m€58–112Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3h 41m€98–270
Irun to Lyon by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irun to Lyon is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €55 - €120 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Irun to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €95 - €270.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hendaye and arriving at Lyon. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Irun to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Irun and Lyon is 1188 km. The road distance is 741.2 km.
The best way to get from Irun to Lyon without a car is to train via Antony which takes 7h 43m and costs €260 - €430.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Irun to Lyon, including transfers.
Irun to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hendaye station.
Irun to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.
The best way to get from Irun to Lyon is to train via Antony which takes 7h 43m and costs €260 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Hendaye to Lyon Part Dieu via Massy Tgv in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hendaye to Lyon 4 times a day. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 10h 55m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–470
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–290
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–470
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–290
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130–390
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–390
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–250
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–360
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €170–270
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Hendaye to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Hendaye to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Hendaye to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Irun to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Irun to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Lyon is 741 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Irun to Lyon.
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