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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Irun is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €25 - €85 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Irun is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs €75 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Irun?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Hendaye. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Irun?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Irun. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Hendaye via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Lyon to Irun?

The distance between Lyon and Irun is 1187 km. The road distance is 741.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Irun without a car is to train via Antony which takes 7h 38m and costs €95 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Lyon to Irun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Irun bus from?

Lyon to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Irun train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Irun?

The best way to get from Lyon to Irun is to train via Antony which takes 7h 38m and costs €95 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 54m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Irun bus arrive?

Lyon to Irun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hendaye station.

Where does the Lyon to Irun train arrive?

Lyon to Irun train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Irun?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Irun is 742 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Lyon to Irun.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Irun?

Book your Lyon to Irun train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Irun?

There are 2205+ hotels available in Irun.

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

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

Train via Antony
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy TgvTgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to HendayeTgv
7h 38m
€97–326
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to HendayeBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 15m
€25–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to HendayeFlixBus N1157
10h 54m
€40–100
Drive 741.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Irun741.8 km
7h 15m
€118–170
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)LYS - BIQ
2. Take the train from Biarritz to Hendaye
4h 36m
€78–317
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to HendayeIntercités
9h 34m
€61–159
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)LYS - EAS
7h 50m
€100–288
Fly 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 16m
€63–195

Lyon to Irun by train

3Weekly Trains

7h 38mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,187.3 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Hendaye via Massy Tgv in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Hendaye 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 10h 54m.

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