There are 7 ways to get from Rota to Lyon by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train
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 Jerez Airport
best- Fly from Jerez Airport (XRY) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane XRY - LYS
8h 47m€110–328Train to Seville Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Puerto De Santa Maria to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
- Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SVQ - LYS
7h 58m€104–270Train
- Take the train from Puerto De Santa Maria to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
14h 56m€207–415Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María to Madrid Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Cádiz
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
27h 35m€142–270Drive 1,711.6 km
- Drive from Rota to Lyoncar 1,711.6 km
16h 59m€273–394Bus, train via Barcelona
- Take the bus from Rota to Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastianbus
- Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
15h 26m€196–439Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jerez De La Frontera to Meridabus
- Take the bus from Merida to Avignonbus
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
30h 39m€181–367
Rota to Lyon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rota to Lyon is to train and fly which costs €100 - €270 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rota to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 7h 58m and costs €100 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Rota to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Rota and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Estación de Autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María and Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rota to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Puerto De Santa Maria and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
The distance between Rota and Lyon is 1431 km. The road distance is 1711.6 km.
The best way to get from Rota to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 14h 56m and costs €200 - €420.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Rota to Lyon, including transfers.
Rota to Lyon bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Estación de Autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María station.
Rota to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Puerto De Santa Maria station.
The best way to get from Rota to Lyon is to fly which takes 8h 47m and costs €110 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €420 and takes 14h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 27h 35m.
What companies run services between Rota, Spain and Lyon, France?
Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Jerez Airport (XRY) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rota to Lyon Part Dieu via Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María, Puerto De Santa Maria, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 14h 56m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Jerez Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–400
Flights from Jerez Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €90–300
Flights from Seville Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Puerto De Santa Maria to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Puerto De Santa Maria to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- [email protected]
- Website
- Socibus
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María to Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Socibus
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More Questions & Answers
Rota to Lyon bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Rota to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rota to Lyon is 1712 km. It takes approximately 16h 59m to drive from Rota to Lyon.
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