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

The cheapest way to get from Rota to Lyon is to bus via Madrid which costs €100 - €160 and takes 27h 10m.

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 54m and costs €85 - €220.

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 - Perrache Bus Station via Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María and Madrid - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 10m.

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 49m and costs €120 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m 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 fly which takes 8h 31m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 14h 49m, you could also bus via Madrid, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 27h 10m.

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 3764+ 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, TGV), bus, car, train, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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 31m
€104–283
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 54m
€87–217
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 49m
€122–333
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 Madrid - South Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
27h 10m
€107–158
Drive 1,711.6 km
1. Drive from Rota to Lyoncar 1,711.6 km
16h 59m
€270–390
Train
1. Take the train from Puerto De Santa Maria to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
20h 23m
€147–323
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
€154–329

Rota to Lyon by bus and train

8Weekly Services

14h 49mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,430.9 km
Duration: 8h 31m

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

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and three 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 49m.

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