How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lyon, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lyon is around 620km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 LyonSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 20m
  • 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.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance754km (469 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lyon is around 620km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 578km (359 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lyon. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 6h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lyon. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lyon. Buses run once daily and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

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

The flight from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lyon. The distance is around 754km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
€155($155)
hourly620km (385 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€200($200)
once daily1,175km (730 miles)
Train via Toulouse Matabiau8hrs
€145($145)
once daily898km (558 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€56($56)
once daily1,036km (644 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand754km (469 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