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

The cheapest way to get from Tarifa to Lyon is to bus and fly which costs €65 - €260 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarifa to Lyon is to car ferry and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs €100 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Tarifa and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Tarifa to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Tarifa and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Merida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 10m.

How far is it from Tarifa to Lyon?

The distance between Tarifa and Lyon is 1510 km. The road distance is 1702.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Tarifa to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 11m and costs €110 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Tarifa to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tarifa to Lyon bus from?

Tarifa to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Tarifa station.

Train or bus from Tarifa to Lyon?

The best way to get from Tarifa to Lyon is to bus which takes 31h 10m and costs €160 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 17h 16m.

Where does the Tarifa to Lyon bus arrive?

Tarifa to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Merida station.

Can I drive from Tarifa to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarifa to Lyon is 1702 km. It takes approximately 17h 18m to drive from Tarifa to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Tarifa to Lyon by car ferry, plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), 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.

Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly
best
1. Take the car ferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
2. Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TNG - LYS
6h 23m
€105–557
Bus to Málaga Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal Fuengirolabus
2. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AGP - LYS
7h 48m
€68–257
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus
2. Take the train from Malaga - Maria Zambrano Station to Estación de Atochatrain
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
15h 11m
€112–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Meridabus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Merida to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
31h 10m
€163–346
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Algeciras to Port de Tanger Medcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Tanger Med to Vieux Portcarferry
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
46h 49m
€226–576
Bus, train to Seville Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
2. Take the train from Cadiz to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
3. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SVQ - LYS
9h 29m
€95–233
Train
1. Take the train from Algeciras 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
17h 16m
€128–339
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Tarifa to Tanger Villeferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Port of Setecarferry
3. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
2d 9h
€145–326
Drive 1,702.1 km
1. Drive from Tarifa to Lyoncar 1,702.1 km
17h 18m
€268–386

Tarifa to Lyon by bus

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31h 10mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,510.1 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Tarifa to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Merida in around 31h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarifa to Lyon Part Dieu via Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo, Algeciras, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 16m.

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