What is the cheapest way to get from l'Escala to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from l'Escala to Lyon is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 10h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from l'Escala to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from l'Escala to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between l'Escala and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from l'Escala to Lyon. However, there are services departing from L'Escala Pobla Sec and arriving at Lyon via Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from l'Escala to Lyon?

The distance between l'Escala and Lyon is 607 km. The road distance is 528.6 km.

How do I travel from l'Escala to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from l'Escala to Lyon without a car is to train via Girona which takes 6h 22m and costs €50 - €80.

How long does it take to get from l'Escala to Lyon?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from l'Escala to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the l'Escala to Lyon bus from?

l'Escala to Lyon bus services, operated by Moventis, depart from L'Escala Pobla Sec station.

Train or bus from l'Escala to Lyon?

The best way to get from l'Escala to Lyon is to train via Girona which takes 6h 22m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Girona, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the l'Escala to Lyon bus arrive?

l'Escala to Lyon bus services, operated by Moventis, arrive at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos station.

Can I drive from l'Escala to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between l'Escala to Lyon is 529 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from l'Escala to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1298+ hotels available in Lyon.

l'Escala to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from l'Escala to Lyon by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, 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 via Girona (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Girona to Lyon Part Dieu9737
6h 22m
€51–75
Bus via Girona
cheapest
1. Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos11
2. Take the bus from Girona to LyonFlixBus N1133
10h 19m
€37–118
Drive 528.6 km
1. Drive from l'Escala to Lyon528.6 km
4h 58m
€84–121
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Flaçà to Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BCN - LYS
7h 59m
€42–174
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Figueres Vilafant to Lyon Part Dieu9737
7h 24m
€47–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos11
2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
10h 29m
€37–108

l'Escala to Lyon by bus and train (Renfe)

7Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 607.3 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain and Lyon, France?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Girona to Lyon Part Dieu once daily. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Lyon via Girona, Estació d'Autobusos and Girona in around 10h 19m.

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