There are 7 ways to get from Irun to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
best- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3h 26m€103–330Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hendaye to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
10h 55m€55–120Train via Antony
- Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 8m€222–388Drive 741.6 km
- Drive from Irun to Lyoncar 741.6 km
7h 17m€117–169Fly from San Sebastián Airport
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane EAS - LYS
4h 51m€160–366Train
- Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain Intercités
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 15m€168–296Bus 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 44m€64–123
Irun to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irun to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Irun to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs €100 - €330.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hendaye and arriving at Lyon. Services depart four times a day, 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 - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Irun and Lyon is 630 km. The road distance is 741.6 km.
The best way to get from Irun to Lyon without a car is to train via Antony which takes 7h 8m and costs €220 - €390.
It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 fly which takes 3h 26m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €220 - €390 and takes 7h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Lyon, France?
easyJet and Air France fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hendaye to Lyon Part Dieu via Massy Tgv and Massy - Palaiseau in around 7h 8m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €140–350
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100–470
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–310
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–470
- 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
- €65–420
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €140–350
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–470
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hendaye to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Hendaye to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Hendaye to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar 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 742 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Irun to Lyon.
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