There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Zarautz by plane, bus, train (TGV), or car
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Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
- Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
5h 9m€101–338Bus via Givors
cheapest- Take the bus from Givors to San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N1157
14h 3m€64–106Train via Antony
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
9h 17m€226–400Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 30m€65–128Drive 777.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Zarautzcar 777.8 km
7h 37m€123–178Fly to San Sebastián Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane LYS - EAS
8h 18m€158–370Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendayetrain Intercités
11h 8m€173–308
Lyon to Zarautz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Zarautz is to bus via Givors which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Zarautz is to fly and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs €100 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Zarautz - Zubiaurrezahar Kalea 1 - Bus Geltokia via Donostia - Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Zarautz. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Zarautz via Massy Tgv, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Lyon and Zarautz is 667 km. The road distance is 777.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Zarautz without a car is to train via Antony which takes 9h 17m and costs €220 - €400.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Lyon to Zarautz, including transfers.
Lyon to Zarautz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Zarautz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Zarautz is to train via Antony which takes 9h 17m and costs €220 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €370 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Zarautz, Spain?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zarautz via Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 10h 45m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–460
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–360
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–460
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–360
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–390
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–310
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €130–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- 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 Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Givors to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Zarautz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus Station.
Lyon to Zarautz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Zarautz is 778 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Lyon to Zarautz.
There are 1501+ hotels available in Zarautz.




















