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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Santander is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 15h.

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 55m and costs €80 - €300.

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 - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

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 45m.

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 45m and costs €180 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m 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 - Gerland 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 55m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €370 and takes 13h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 15h.

Where does the Lyon to Santander bus arrive?

Lyon to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal 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 30m to drive from Lyon to Santander.

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 697+ 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)plane LYS - SDR
6h 55m
€85–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
15h
€73–136
Train
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 Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
13h 45m
€182–368
Drive 954.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Santandercar 954.2 km
9h 30m
€151–217
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LYS - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h 11m
€88–244
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)plane LYS - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 16m
€102–328
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h 6m
€92–282
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bilbaobus FlixBus N716 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
18h 30m
€84–143

Lyon to Santander by train

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13h 45mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 770.7 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Santander Airport (SDR) 4 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 45m.

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