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

The cheapest way to get from Rota to Lyon is to bus which costs €130 - €220 and takes 27h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rota to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Rota and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Rota to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Rota and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Estación de Autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María and Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rota and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Rota to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Puerto De Santa Maria and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.

How far is it from Rota to Lyon?

The distance between Rota and Lyon is 1431 km. The road distance is 1711.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rota to Lyon without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 14h 57m and costs €190 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Rota to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rota to Lyon bus from?

Rota to Lyon bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Estación de Autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María station.

Where do I catch the Rota to Lyon train from?

Rota to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Puerto De Santa Maria station.

Train, bus or fly from Rota to Lyon?

The best way to get from Rota to Lyon is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €190 - €400 and takes 14h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €220 and takes 27h 35m.

Where does the Rota to Lyon bus arrive?

Rota to Lyon bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where does the Rota to Lyon train arrive?

Rota to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Rota to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Rota to Lyon is 1712 km. It takes approximately 16h 59m to drive from Rota to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3930+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rota to Lyon 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 from Jerez Airport
best
1. Fly from Jerez Airport (XRY) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane XRY - LYS
8h 40m
€109–335
Train to Seville Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Puerto De Santa Maria to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
2. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SVQ - LYS
7h 22m
€104–268
Train via Madrid
1. Take the train from Puerto De Santa Maria to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
14h 57m
€197–394
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María to Madrid Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Cádiz
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
27h 35m
€132–219
Drive 1,711.6 km
1. Drive from Rota to Lyoncar 1,711.6 km
16h 59m
€279–402
Train
1. Take the train from Puerto De Santa Maria to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain Alv
2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Barcelona-Santstrain
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
15h 21m
€182–425
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jerez De La Frontera to Meridabus
2. Take the bus from Merida to Avignonbus
3. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
30h 41m
€186–330

Rota to Lyon by bus and train

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14h 57mAverage Duration

€197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,430.9 km
Duration: 8h 40m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jerez Airport (XRY) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rota to Lyon Part Dieu via Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María, Puerto De Santa Maria, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 14h 57m.

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