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How to get fromBasque Country to Lyonby train (TGV), bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Basque Country to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Antony

    best
    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    8h 49m
    €227–364

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 44m
    €60–110

  3. Drive  758.9 km

    1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Lyoncar car 758.9 km
    7h 29m
    €125–180

  4. Fly from San Sebastián Airport

    1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane EAS - LYS
    5h 46m
    €150–367

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    10h 53m
    €172–284

  6. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

    1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BIQ - LYS
    3h 26m
    €93–330

Basque Country to Lyon by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,211 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Amara-Donostia to Lyon Part Dieu via Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, and Massy - Palaiseau in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 10h 44m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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