What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Basque Country is to bus which costs €35 - €140 and takes 12h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Basque Country is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Basque Country?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Massy Tgv and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Lyon to Basque Country?

The distance between Lyon and Basque Country is 629 km. The road distance is 759.6 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Basque Country without a car is to train via Antony which takes 8h 44m and costs €140 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Lyon to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Basque Country bus from?

Lyon to Basque Country bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Basque Country train from?

Lyon to Basque Country train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Lyon to Basque Country is to train via Antony which takes 8h 44m and costs €140 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €140 and takes 12h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Lyon to Basque Country bus arrive?

Lyon to Basque Country bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Basque Country train arrive?

Lyon to Basque Country train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy - Palaiseau station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Basque Country is 760 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Lyon to Basque Country.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Basque Country?

Book your Lyon to Basque Country bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1644+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Lyon to Basque Country - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Basque Country by plane, train, 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
2. Take the train from Biarritz to Hendayetrain
4h 40m
€64–314
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 40m
€35–140
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy - Palaiseautrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
8h 44m
€143–369
Drive 759.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 759.6 km
7h 31m
€118–171
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LYS - BIO
7h 13m
€72–230
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
7h 19m
€73–177
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
6h 43m
€81–267
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LYS - PUF
2. Take the train from Pau to Hendayetrain
7h 28m
€261–592
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendayetrain Intercités
10h 34m
€72–162
Bus via Pamplona
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Pamplona Yanguas y Miranda Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3415 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
14h
€44–70

Lyon to Basque Country by train

3Weekly Trains

8h 44mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 628.8 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Basque Country, Spain?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Amara-Donostia via Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 12h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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