How to travel from Lyon to Bayonne, France

The distance between Lyon and Bayonne is around 607km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.

6 routes found

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

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Fly

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

  • Duration1h 60m
  • 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 Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Quai de Paludate and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

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

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Bayonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Lyon and Bayonne is around 607km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Lyon and Bayonne by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Bayonne is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Bayonne. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy-TGV. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lyon and Bayonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Lyon and Bayonne. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs on demand.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Bayonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 45m.

Union Ivkoni, Transportes Barquense and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Bayonne. Buses run on demand and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Lyon and Bayonne. 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 Lyon to Bayonne is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Transport options from Lyon to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 60m
€155($155)
every 30 mins607km (377 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€200($200)
3 times a week1,152km (716 miles)
Train via Toulouse-Matabiau8hrs
€145($145)
4 times a day881km (548 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 25m
€40($40)
4 times a week870km (541 miles)
Bus to Bayonne12h 45m
€50($50)
once daily941km (585 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand734km (456 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne