What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bilbao is to bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz which costs €50 - €75 and takes 16h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bilbao is to fly and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €70 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Bilbao. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Toulouse Matabiau, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bilbao?

The distance between Lyon and Bilbao is 721 km. The road distance is 854.9 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bilbao without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Lyon to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bilbao train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bilbao is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €130 and takes 11h 50m, you could also train, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 13h 19m.

Where does the Lyon to Bilbao bus arrive?

Lyon to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Where does the Lyon to Bilbao train arrive?

Lyon to Bilbao train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bilbao is 855 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Lyon to Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Bilbao?

Book your Lyon to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1645+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Bilbao 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 Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LYS - BIO
6h 40m
€86–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 50m
€30–130
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendayetrain
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
13h 19m
€76–169
Drive 854.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Bilbaocar 854.9 km
8h 28m
€135–195
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbaobus
5h 50m
€72–345
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 40m
€80–307
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Santander Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane LYS - SDR
2. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
10h 11m
€97–274
Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3412
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus A/3714 / ...
16h 49m
€52–75

Lyon to Bilbao by bus

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11h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 721.4 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

Vueling Airlines, Air France, and Iberia fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bilbao twice daily. Tickets cost €30–130 and the journey takes 11h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.

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