There are 8 ways to get from Almería 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 Almería Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best- Fly from Almería Airport (LEI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LEI - LYS
7h 46m€107–397Bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Almeria to Aeropuerto Malagabus
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AGP - LYS
8h 31m€89–284Train via Madrid
- Take the train from Almeria to Granadatrain Alv
- Take the train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
16h 40m€218–532Bus
- Take the bus from Almeria to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
22h 33m€107–182Drive 1,391.9 km
- Drive from Almería to Lyoncar 1,391.9 km
13h 16m€225–324Fly Almería Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Almería Airport (LEI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LEI - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 24m€142–319Train
- Take the train from Almeria to Granadatrain Alv
- Take the train from Granada to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
16h 52m€273–522Bus via Madrid
- Take the bus from Almería to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Vac-216
- Take the bus from Madrid to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149
25h 10m€137–206
Almería to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almería to Lyon is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 22h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Almería to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs €100 - €400.
No, there is no direct bus from Almería to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Almeria and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Estación de Autobuses de Murcia and Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Almería to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Almeria and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Granada, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
The distance between Almería and Lyon is 1194 km. The road distance is 1391.9 km.
The best way to get from Almería to Lyon without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 16h 40m and costs €210 - €550.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Almería to Lyon, including transfers.
Almería to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Almeria station.
Almería to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Almeria station.
The best way to get from Almería to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs €100 - €400. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €210 - €550 and takes 16h 40m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 22h 33m.
What companies run services between Almería, Spain and Lyon, France?
Iberia and Vueling Airlines fly from Almería Airport (LEI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almeria to Lyon Part Dieu via Granada, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 16h 40m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Almería Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–450
Flights from Almería Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–390
Flights from Almería Airport to Geneva International Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Almeria to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Almeria to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Almeria to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Almeria to Aeropuerto Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Almería to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Murcia station.
Almería to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Granada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Almería to Lyon is 1392 km. It takes approximately 13h 16m to drive from Almería to Lyon.
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