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 €55 - €110 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €90 - €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 five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 55m.

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 47m.

How far is it from Irun to Lyon?

The distance between Irun and Lyon is 1187 km. The road distance is 741.2 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 47m and costs €220 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m 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 47m and costs €220 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 4h 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 18m 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 4105+ 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 Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 47m
€227–406
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
10h 55m
€50–110
Drive 741.2 km
1. Drive from Irun to Lyoncar 741.2 km
7h 18m
€117–168
Fly from San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane EAS - LYS
4h 46m
€105–293
Train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 14m
€168–305
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 26m
€57–106
Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3h 41m
€93–290
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
6h 31m
€96–220

Irun to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 47mAverage Duration

€227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,187.5 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hendaye to Lyon 4 times a day. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 10h 55m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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