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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rota is to bus via Nîmes which costs €85 - €180 and takes 30h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Rota is to fly and bus which takes 8h 17m and costs €90 - €250.

How far is it from Lyon to Rota?

The distance between Lyon and Rota is 1448 km. The road distance is 1710.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Rota without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 14h 19m and costs €130 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Lyon to Rota, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Rota bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Rota?

The best way to get from Lyon to Rota is to train via Madrid which takes 14h 19m and costs €130 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Nîmes, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 30h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €550 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Lyon to Rota bus arrive?

Lyon to Rota bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Rota?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Rota is 1711 km. It takes approximately 16h 54m to drive from Lyon to Rota.

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

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Where can I stay near Rota?

There are 3544+ hotels available in Rota.

Lyon to Rota - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Rota?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Rota. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Rota via Nimes Parking Du Parnasse, Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) and Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 6m.

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Rota by plane, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo), car, or train (Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Seville Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Seville Airport (SVQ)LYS - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rota
8h 17m
€92–247
Bus via Nîmes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Nimes Parking Du Parnasse to Seville Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rota
30h 6m
€87–175
Train via Madrid
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Puerto De Santa MariaAlv
14h 19m
€135–365
Drive 1,710.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Rota1,710.9 km
16h 54m
€266–383
Fly to Jerez Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Jerez Airport (XRY)LYS - XRY
10h 1m
€118–523
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants9742
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Puerto De Santa MariaAlv
20h 34m
€115–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Merida
2. Take the bus from Mérida to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rota
30h 51m
€169–246

Lyon to Rota by train and bus

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14h 19mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,447.7 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Rota via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Puerto De Santa Maria, and Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María in around 14h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rota via Nimes Parking Du Parnasse, Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas), Menéndez Pelayo, and Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian in around 30h 6m.

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