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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Rota is to fly and bus which costs €75 - €270 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Rota is to fly and train which takes 8h 54m and costs €90 - €240.

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 - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Rota via Estación Sur de Autobuses and Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.

How far is it from Lyon to Rota?

The distance between Lyon and Rota is 1875 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 45m and costs €200 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 14h 45m 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 ALSA, 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 45m and costs €200 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 27h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Lyon to Rota bus arrive?

Lyon to Rota bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Merida station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Rota?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Rota is 1711 km. It takes approximately 17h 1m 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 3762+ hotels available in Rota.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Rota by train (Renfe, Ouigo), 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 Madrid
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Puerto De Santa Mariatrain Alv
14h 45m
€202–398
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Faro Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane LYS - FAO
2. Take the bus from Faro to Sevillebus
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rotabus
11h 56m
€77–265
Bus via Madrid
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa Maríabus Madrid
27h 30m
€125–225
Drive 1,710.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Rotacar 1,710.9 km
17h 1m
€270–390
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Jerez Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Jerez Airport (XRY)plane LYS - XRY
9h 10m
€103–316
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
3. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Puerto De Santa Mariatrain Alv
15h 40m
€200–429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Meridabus
2. Take the bus from Mérida to Sevilla, Estación de Autobusesbus
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rotabus
30h 50m
€162–309
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Seville Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane LYS - SVQ
2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Puerto De Santa Mariatrain
8h 54m
€95–239
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Seville Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane GVA - SVQ
3. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Puerto De Santa Mariatrain
10h 47m
€106–310

Lyon to Rota by train and bus

7Weekly Services

14h 45mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,875.2 km
Duration: 14h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rota via Estación Sur de Autobuses and Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María in around 27h 30m.

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