What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 14h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao is to fly and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €95 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Marne La Vallee Chessy, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao?

The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Bilbao is 700 km. The road distance is 875.7 km.

How do I travel from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 13h 14m and costs €200 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao bus from?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao train from?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can train via Lagny-sur-Marne, which costs €200 - €440 and takes 13h 14m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao bus arrive?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Where does the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao train arrive?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao is 876 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao?

Book your Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Bilbao Airport
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1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LYS - BIO
4h 23m
€68–189
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
13h 14m
€209–436
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 25m
€77–144
Drive 875.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbaocar 875.7 km
8h 55m
€137–198
Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz to Bilbaobus
4h 15m
€99–313
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendayetrain
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
14h 53m
€193–340
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bilbaobus FlixBus N716 / ...
17h 55m
€92–154

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bilbao by train

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Distance: 700.3 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Bilbao, Spain?

Air France, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Marne La Vallee Chessy, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 14m.

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