There are 7 ways to get from Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) by plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
best- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
2h 43m€47–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus 1606 / ...
8h 10m€45–80Train
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 24m€174–338Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bordeaux to Lyon-LYS544.8 km
5h 48mDrive 544.8 km
- Drive from Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 544.8 km
5h 48m€84–121Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bayonnetrain
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
4h 49m€120–367Bus via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 12m€52–94
Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs €45 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry via Massy Tgv and Gare Part-Dieu - Villette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 473 km. The road distance is 544.8 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €170 - €340.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.
Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €340 and takes 5h 24m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?
easyJet and Air France fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry via Massy Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, and Gare Part-Dieu - Villette in around 5h 24m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–380
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bayonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bordeaux to Lyon-LYS
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport station.
Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS).
Book your Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bordeaux to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 4114+ hotels available in Lyon Airport (LYS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bordeaux and Lyon Airport (LYS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.