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 via Pamplona which costs €40 - €70 and takes 13h 54m.

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 bus which takes 4h 33m and costs €75 - €310.

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 10h 30m.

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 40m.

How far is it from Lyon to Basque Country?

The distance between Lyon and Basque Country is 648 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 40m and costs €110 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 40m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €150 and takes 10h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €210 and takes 7h 10m.

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 Tgv 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 27m 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 1624+ hotels available in Basque Country.

Lyon to Basque Country - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Basque Country by plane, bus, train (TGV), 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)LYS - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
4h 33m
€80–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 30m
€30–150
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy TgvTgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to HendayeTgv
8h 40m
€113–369
Drive 759.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Donostia / San Sebastián759.6 km
7h 27m
€118–170
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LYS - BIO
7h 10m
€91–208
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)GVA - BIO
6h 40m
€80–297
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
7h 19m
€73–232
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to HendayeIntercités
10h 36m
€67–162
Bus via Pamplona
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Pamplona Yanguas y Miranda Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3415 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San SebastiánALSA - Pam-S.Seb / ...
13h 54m
€40–70

Lyon to Basque Country by train

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8h 40mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 647.7 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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 Tgv, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–150 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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