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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Lyon is to bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bilbao and arriving at Lyon. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Lyon?

The distance between Bilbao and Lyon is 749 km. The road distance is 855.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Lyon without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 13h 25m and costs €200 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Bilbao to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Lyon bus from?

Bilbao to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Lyon train from?

Bilbao to Lyon train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Lyon is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 13h 25m and costs €200 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 16h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €210 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Bilbao to Lyon bus arrive?

Bilbao to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Bilbao to Lyon train arrive?

Bilbao to Lyon train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Lyon is 856 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Bilbao to Lyon.

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

Book your Bilbao to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4086+ hotels available in Lyon.

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Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
5h 6m
€113–335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
16h 55m
€80–160
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
13h 25m
€202–443
Drive 855.7 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Lyoncar 855.7 km
8h 28m
€135–194
Fly from Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIO - LYS
7h 9m
€88–208
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
13h 43m
€172–313

Bilbao to Lyon by train

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13h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 749 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Lyon Part Dieu via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bilbao to Lyon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 16h 55m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a week.

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