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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Tarifa is to fly and bus which costs €75 - €250 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Tarifa is to fly and car ferry which takes 7h 23m and costs €85 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Tarifa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Tarifa via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 18m.

How far is it from Lyon to Tarifa?

The distance between Lyon and Tarifa is 1510 km. The road distance is 1700.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Tarifa without a car is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs €200 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Lyon to Tarifa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Tarifa bus from?

Lyon to Tarifa bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Tarifa?

The best way to get from Lyon to Tarifa is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs €200 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 27h 18m.

Where does the Lyon to Tarifa bus arrive?

Lyon to Tarifa bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Tarifa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Tarifa is 1701 km. It takes approximately 17h 21m to drive from Lyon to Tarifa.

Where can I stay near Tarifa?

There are 1175+ hotels available in Tarifa.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Tarifa by plane, car ferry, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, train, ferry, 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)plane LYS - TNG
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
7h 23m
€88–567
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Málaga Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane LYS - AGP
2. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
3. Take the bus from Marbella Estación de Autobuses to Tarifabus
8h 47m
€75–246
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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Algecirastrain Alv
16h 17m
€209–406
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Algecirasbus Alsa
27h 18m
€118–299
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the car ferry from Vieux Port to Port de Tanger Medcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Tanger Med to Port of Algecirascarferry
46h 58m
€144–539
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Seville Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane LYS - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación del Prado to Tarifabus
9h 45m
€105–279
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane GVA - AGP
3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
4. Take the bus from Marbella Estación de Autobuses to Tarifabus
10h 47m
€103–323
Train, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Sete to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
3. Take the ferry from Tanger Ville to Tarifaferry
2d 8h
€184–373
Drive 1,700.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Tarifacar 1,700.8 km
17h 21m
€268–387

Lyon to Tarifa by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

16h 17mAverage Duration

€209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,510.5 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Tarifa via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Algeciras, and Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo in around 16h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Tarifa via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Algeciras, and Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo in around 27h 18m.

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