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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 10h 45m.

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 6m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hendaye and arriving at Lyon. Services depart once daily, 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 - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Irun to Lyon?

The distance between Irun and Lyon is 1188 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 35m and costs €110 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 35m and costs €110 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 10h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €320 and takes 5h 46m.

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 3741+ 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 - Palaiseau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
7h 35m
€117–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to LyonFlixBus N1157
10h 45m
€40–95
Drive 741.3 km
1. Drive from Irun to Lyon741.3 km
7h 15m
€116–167
Fly from San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)EAS - LYS
5h 46m
€98–311
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse MatabiauIntercités
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
9h 14m
€59–151
Bus via Bordeaux
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 20m
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 6m
€84–284
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

Irun to Lyon by train

8Weekly Trains

7h 35mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,187.8 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Hendaye to Lyon Part Dieu via Massy Tgv and Massy - Palaiseau in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hendaye to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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