There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Elche by train, plane, train (Renfe), 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.
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane GVA - ALC
7h 11m€75–235Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Alicantebus FlixBus N1131 / ...
17h 24m€52–97Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
12h 24m€92–144Drive 1,144.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Elchecar 1,144.9 km
10h 53m€176–253Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane LYS - ALC
5h 11m€66–188Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MRS - ALC
6h 16m€86–297Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Alicantebus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 54m€73–102
Lyon to Elche by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Elche is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 17h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Elche is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €65 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Elche. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Elche Estación de Autobuses via Alicante Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Elche. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Elche/Elx-Parc via Barcelona-Sants and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
The distance between Lyon and Elche is 1225 km. The road distance is 1144.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Elche without a car is to train which takes 12h 24m and costs €90 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Lyon to Elche, including transfers.
Lyon to Elche bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Elche is to train which takes 12h 24m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 17h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Elche, Spain?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Elche/Elx-Parc via Barcelona-Sants, Alicante-Terminal, and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal in around 12h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Alicante 4 times a day. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 16h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €28–150
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €75–110
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €55–70
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Alicante
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Elche bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Alicante station.
Lyon to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Elche is 1145 km. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Lyon to Elche.
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