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

The cheapest way to get from Rota to Lyon is to train and fly which costs €95 - €240 and takes 7h 49m.

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 49m and costs €95 - €240.

How far is it from Rota to Lyon?

The distance between Rota and Lyon is 1874 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 which takes 14h 51m and costs €200 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 14h 51m 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.

Train, bus or fly from Rota to Lyon?

The best way to get from Rota to Lyon is to train which takes 14h 51m and costs €200 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 27h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 9h.

Where does the Rota to Lyon bus arrive?

Rota to Lyon bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses 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 1098+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

Q: 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.

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
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 51m
€202–404
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 49m
€96–238
Bus via Madrid
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Cádiz
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
27h 35m
€122–234
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Rota to Estación de Algeciras San Bernardobus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Algeciras to Port de Tanger Medcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Tanger Med to Vieux Portcarferry
4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2d 2h
€157–548
Drive 1,711.6 km
1. Drive from Rota to Lyoncar 1,711.6 km
16h 59m
€270–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jerez De La Frontera to Meridabus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Merida to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
30h 30m
€165–336
Fly from Jerez Airport
1. Fly from Jerez Airport (XRY) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane XRY - LYS
9h
€104–315

Rota to Lyon by bus and train

7Weekly Services

14h 51mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,874.3 km
Duration: 14h 51m

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

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rota to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María and Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 27h 35m.

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