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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Lyon is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €25 - €90 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €75 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hendaye and arriving at Lyon. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Irun and Lyon?

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 36m.

How far is it from Irun to Lyon?

The distance between Irun and Lyon is 1186 km. The road distance is 741.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Irun to Lyon without a car is to train via Antony which takes 7h 36m and costs €100 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Irun to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irun to Lyon bus from?

Irun to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hendaye station.

Where do I catch the Irun to Lyon train from?

Irun to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Train, bus or fly from Irun to Lyon?

The best way to get from Irun to Lyon is to train via Antony which takes 7h 36m and costs €100 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Irun to Lyon bus arrive?

Irun to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Irun to Lyon train arrive?

Irun to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Irun to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Lyon is 741 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Irun to Lyon.

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

Book your Irun to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1298+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Irun to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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
best
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part DieuTgv
7h 36m
€103–374
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 50m
€25–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to LyonFlixBus N1157
10h 45m
€40–100
Drive 741.3 km
1. Drive from Irun to Lyon741.3 km
7h 15m
€117–169
Fly from San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)EAS - LYS
6h 29m
€89–279
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse MatabiauIntercités
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
9h 14m
€57–154
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
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 41m
€78–276
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
7h 10m
€63–224

Irun to Lyon by train

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7h 36mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,186.2 km
Duration: 7h 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 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hendaye to Lyon 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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