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881 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Lyon to Bilbao

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Cheapest
By car (881 km)
8 h 18 min
881 km.
from $48
Other
Rideshare
8 h 18 min
881 km.
from $11.49
Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz
14 h 18 min
674 km.
from $55.74
Train
12 h 45 min
674 km.
from $185.80
Bus, Plane (Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz – Anglet – Bayonne Airport)
6 h 14 min
675 km.
from $135.84
Train, Plane
6 h 21 min
675 km.
from $208.04
Bus, Plane (Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Parayas Airport)
10 h 22 min
675 km.
from $140.89

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Parayas
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.57–$206.52

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Parayas
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$250.00

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$815.22
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$456.52
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$1,032.61

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$282.61
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$40.22–$206.52

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abando
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$70.65

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.33–$8.15
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.15–$13.04

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$11.96
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22
Bus from Lyon to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$119.57

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83
Bus from Lyon to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
11h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$97.83

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Vitoria
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.78–$59.78

Autobuses La Union

Phone:
+34 94 476 50 07
Website:
autobuseslaunion.com/en
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.61

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bilbao is to bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz which costs $40.22 - $76.09 and takes 14h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bilbao is to fly and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $81.52 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bilbao?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bilbao?

The distance between Lyon and Bilbao is 727 km. The road distance is 881.8 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Lyon to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bilbao bus from?

Lyon to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bilbao train from?

Lyon to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bilbao is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $59.78 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $152.17 and takes 12h 45m, you could also bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz, which costs $40.22 - $76.09 and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Lyon to Bilbao bus arrive?

Lyon to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Lyon to Bilbao train arrive?

Lyon to Bilbao train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bilbao is 882 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Lyon to Bilbao.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Bilbao?

Book your Lyon to Bilbao train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Bilbao?

Book your Lyon to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Bilbao. Prices start at $51.90 per night.
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