There are 11 ways to get from Lyon to Galicia by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Renfe), bus, car, towncar, train, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane LYS - SCQ
7h 55m€112–367Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Valençabus Linha Lyon Express
- Take the bus from Valença to A Coruña E. A.bus
26h 42m€82–109Train via Madrid
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain Ave
15h 18m€234–410Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to A Coruñabus FlixBus 783
21h 24m€124–191Drive 1,396 km
- Drive from Lyon to A Coruñacar 1,396 km
13h 48m€229–330Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to A Coruña Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane LYS - LCG
7h 27m€127–378Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Vigo
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vigo (VGO)plane LYS - VGO
7h 47m€118–308Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane LYS - OPO
- Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Vigotowncar
7h 47m€251–446Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane GVA - SCQ
7h 35m€97–373Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane GVA - OPO
- Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Vigotowncar
9h 42m€256–502Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Santiago De Compostelatrain Alv
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain Avn / ...
19h 59m€249–363
Lyon to Galicia by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Galicia is to bus which costs €80 - €110 and takes 26h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Galicia is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs €120 - €380.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Galicia. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Porta Real, Dársena via Gare Saint-Jean, Bordeaux and Cabaleiros,Es.Autob.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Galicia. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at La Coruna-San Cristobal via Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.
The distance between Lyon and Galicia is 1151 km. The road distance is 1396 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Galicia without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 15h 18m and costs €230 - €410.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Lyon to Galicia, including transfers.
Lyon to Galicia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Galicia train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Galicia is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €230 - €410 and takes 15h 18m, you could also bus via Bordeaux, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 21h 24m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Galicia, Spain?
Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and four other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Teatro Colón via Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid Chamartín, La Coruna-San Cristobal, and Alfonso Molina Frente E.A. in around 15h 18m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–230
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40–230
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–230
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–290
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–370
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to A Coruña Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–360
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to A Coruña Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–390
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Vigo via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–400
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Vigo via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–270
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–280
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–360
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–320
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–370
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to A Coruña Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–360
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to A Coruña Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–390
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Vigo via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–400
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Vigo via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–270
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–360
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to A Coruña Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–350
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Vigo via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–500
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–290
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–290
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–350
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €23–140
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–320
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €160–230
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to A Coruña
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- (+351) 258 454 303
- [email protected]
- Website
- barquense.pt
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Valença
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Schedules at
- barquense.pt
- Book at
- barquense.pt
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Valença to A Coruña E. A.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Rede Expressos
- Phone
- (+351) 220 971 653
- [email protected]
- Website
- VM Transfers
Towncar from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €180
- Website
- VM Transfers
Towncar from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €180
- Website
- VM Transfers
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Galicia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Lyon to Galicia train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Galicia is 1396 km. It takes approximately 13h 48m to drive from Lyon to Galicia.
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