How to travel from Bayonne to Lyon, France

The distance between Bayonne and Lyon is around 608km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bayonne to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LyonBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux and then to Lyon Gare Perrache.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance734km (456 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Bayonne and Lyon is around 608km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Bayonne and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Lyon. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bayonne and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bayonne and Lyon. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs on demand.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bayonne and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 13h 15m.

Transportes Barquense, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bayonne and Lyon. Buses run on demand and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bayonne and Lyon. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bayonne and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

easyJet and Air France fly between Bayonne and Lyon. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Bayonne to Lyon typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bayonne and Lyon. The distance is around 734km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Lyon

Transport options from Bayonne to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
€155($155)
every 30 mins608km (378 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€200($200)
once daily1,152km (716 miles)
Train via Toulouse Matabiau7h 30m
€145($145)
every 20 mins875km (544 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 55m
€37($37)
3 times a week787km (489 miles)
Bus to Lyon Perrache13h 15m
€50($50)
once daily946km (588 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand734km (456 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon