There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Marbella by plane, bus, train, or car
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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane LYS - AGP
- Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
6h 11m€84–267Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane GVA - AGP
- Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
8h 16m€77–292Train, bus via Madrid
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
12h 27m€181–491Bus via Madrid
- Take the bus from Lyon to Madridbus FlixBus N1149
- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marbellabus Madrid
25h 45m€128–220Drive 1,600 km
- Drive from Lyon to Marbellacar 1,600 km
16h 7m€262–378Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane MRS - AGP
- Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
7h 16m€108–284Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
13h 36m€186–491Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
- Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus 622
14h 20m€209–415Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Murciabus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Marbellabus ALSA - Slpe Ma-Al
26h 5m€119–196
Lyon to Marbella by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Marbella is to bus which costs €110 - €200 and takes 26h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Marbella is to fly and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs €80 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Marbella. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Marbella via Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.
The distance between Lyon and Marbella is 1354 km. The road distance is 1600 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Marbella without a car is to train and bus via Madrid which takes 12h 27m and costs €180 - €500.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Lyon to Marbella, including transfers.
Lyon to Marbella bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Marbella bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Madrid station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Marbella is 1600 km. It takes approximately 16h 7m to drive from Lyon to Marbella.
Book your Lyon to Marbella bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Marbella, Spain?
You can take a bus from Lyon to Marbella via Madrid and Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 25h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–250
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Málaga Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–180
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses de Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
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