There are 6 ways to get from Granada to Lyon by plane, train (Renfe), bus, 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 Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
best- Fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GRX - LYS
6h 46m€108–338Train to Málaga Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AGP - LYS
6h 53m€93–287Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Granada to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
12h 55m€248–406Bus via Murcia
- Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus ALSA - Sevi-Murc / ...
- Take the bus from Murcia to Lyonbus FlixBus N1131 / ...
22h 25m€133–205Drive 1,423.4 km
- Drive from Granada to Lyoncar 1,423.4 km
14h 25m€233–337Bus
- Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus ALSA - Malaga-Bcn / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 35m€115–195
Granada to Lyon by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Granada to Lyon is to bus which costs €110 - €200 and takes 22h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Granada to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €100 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Granada to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Granada Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Lyon via Murcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Granada to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Granada and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Granada and Lyon is 1237 km. The road distance is 1423.4 km.
The best way to get from Granada to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 12h 55m and costs €240 - €410.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Granada to Lyon, including transfers.
Granada to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Granada Estación de Autobuses station.
Granada to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Granada station.
The best way to get from Granada to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €410 and takes 12h 55m, you could also bus via Murcia, which costs €130 - €210 and takes 22h 25m.
What companies run services between Granada, Spain and Lyon, France?
Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and four other airlines fly from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Granada to Lyon Part Dieu via Barcelona-Sants in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €90–310
Flights from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–320
Flights from Málaga Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–220
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €90–310
Flights from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–320
Flights from Málaga Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–220
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95–420
Flights from Málaga Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–210
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–270
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Granada to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160–290
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Murcia to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Granada to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Murcia station.
Granada to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Granada to Lyon is 1423 km. It takes approximately 14h 25m to drive from Granada to Lyon.
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