How to travel from Alicante to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Alicante and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Lyon is a bus with an average price of lei376.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Lyon:

A bus is lei207 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Lyon costing on average lei582.

A bus is lei436 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Lyon costing on average lei812.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 52m.

Train takes on average 21h 7m.

The distance from Alicante to Lyon is approximately 579 miles (933 km).

The average frequency per day from Alicante to Lyon is:

• Around 30 flights per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Volotea, easyJet, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Iberia Express, Eurowings, Iberia, Transavia France, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa to go to Lyon by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Alicante to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.

Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.