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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Santander is to bus via Lyon which costs €30 - €90 and takes 18h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Santander is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Santander. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Santander via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Lyon to Santander?

The distance between Lyon and Santander is 771 km. The road distance is 954.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Santander without a car is to train which takes 13h 14m and costs €130 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Lyon to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Santander bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Santander train from?

Lyon to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Santander?

The best way to get from Lyon to Santander is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 13h 14m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €180 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Santander bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Santander train arrive?

Lyon to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Santander is 954 km. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Lyon to Santander.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1946+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Santander by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, 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 Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Santander Airport (SDR)LYS - SDR
6h 45m
€75–255
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to BilbaoFlixBus N716 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
18h 25m
€32–87
Train
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 Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
13h 14m
€131–338
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to BilbaoBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
13h 55m
€46–175
Drive 954.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Santander954.2 km
9h 29m
€149–214
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)LYS - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 56m
€90–360
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LYS - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
9h 6m
€99–233
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)GVA - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 51m
€88–312

Lyon to Santander by train

7Weekly Trains

13h 14mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 770.7 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and easyJet fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Santander Airport (SDR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Santander via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 13h 14m.

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