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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 8h 31m and costs €85 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Santander to Lyon?

The distance between Santander and Lyon is 1712 km. The road distance is 954.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs €120 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 13h 23m to get from Santander to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Lyon bus from?

Santander to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Lyon train from?

Santander to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Lyon?

The best way to get from Santander to Lyon is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 15h, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €310 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Santander to Lyon bus arrive?

Santander to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Lyon train arrive?

Santander to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Lyon is 955 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Santander to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3699+ hotels available in Lyon.

Santander to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Lyon by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
13h 23m
€125–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
15h
€48–112
Drive 954.5 km
1. Drive from Santander to Lyon954.5 km
9h 27m
€151–218
Fly Santander Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SDR - LYS
9h 11m
€82–301
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to LyonFlixBus N1157 / ...
15h 15m
€73–117
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIO - LYS
9h 48m
€88–302
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIQ - LYS
8h 31m
€87–375
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BIO - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 55m
€102–368

Santander to Lyon by train

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13h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,712.2 km
Duration: 13h 23m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Lyon Part Dieu via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Bilbao Intermodal in around 15h.

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