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 €50 - €90 and takes 11h 5m.

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 2m and costs €70 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Lyon?

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 11h 5m.

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 40m.

How far is it from Irun to Lyon?

The distance between Irun and Lyon is 626 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 40m and costs €200 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €200 - €400 and takes 7h 40m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 5m.

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 19m 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 3045+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

Fly from San Sebastián Airport
best
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane EAS - LYS
4h 31m
€97–245
Bus via Amara-Donostia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 46m
€47–93
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 40m
€205–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
11h 5m
€50–90
Drive 741.3 km
1. Drive from Irun to Lyoncar 741.3 km
7h 19m
€119–171
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Biarritztrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
4h 2m
€71–356
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
€81–222
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
€152–300

Irun to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 40mAverage Duration

€205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 625.7 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hendaye to Lyon Part Dieu via Massy Tgv and Massy - Palaiseau in around 7h 40m.

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