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 €60 - €120 and takes 14h 18m.

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 7h 20m and costs €75 - €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 14h 18m.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs €160 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m 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 7h 20m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €340 and takes 13h 40m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 14h 18m.

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 31m 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 2089+ hotels available in Santander.

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

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

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 Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane LYS - SDR
7h 20m
€80–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
14h 18m
€61–115
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 40m
€169–339
Drive 954.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Santandercar 954.2 km
9h 31m
€152–219
Fly 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 35m
€78–244
Fly 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 - Airport Bus Station to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 39m
€76–349
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
14h 43m
€63–110

Lyon to Santander by train

7Weekly Trains

13h 40mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 770.7 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and three 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 40m.

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