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How to get fromLyon to Basque Countryby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Basque Country by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

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    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane LYS - BIQ
    4h 4m
    €98–331

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 45m
    €60–120

  3. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    8h 31m
    €222–382

  4. Drive 759.6 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car 759.6 km
    7h 31m
    €121–174

  5. Fly to San Sebastián Airport

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane LYS - EAS
    6h 25m
    €166–376

  6. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LYS - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train
    6h 53m
    €93–253

  7. Fly to Bilbao Airport

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LYS - BIO
    7h 31m
    €88–222

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendayetrain train Intercités
    10h 23m
    €169–300

Lyon to Basque Country by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

easyJet and Air France fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Amara-Donostia via Massy Tgv, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 8h 31m.

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