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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, and a flight costs an average of €52.
Distance: 579 miles (933 km)
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€114 Average price Cheapest | €214 Average price |
16h 22m Average total duration 15h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Alicante to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Alicante to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Lyon
Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Lyon.

You can get to Lyon from Alicante 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Lyon is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $61 (€55) compared to other travel options to Lyon:
Taking a flight costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $62 (€56).
Taking a flight costs $70 (€63) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $131 (€118).
The fastest way from Alicante to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Lyon that take longer:
Bus takes on average 16 h 55 min.
Getting to Lyon by train takes 20 h 30 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 578 miles (932 km) between Alicante and Lyon.
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Lyon is:
- 2 buses per day.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Lyon from Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Alicante to Lyon:
- Most travelers board their bus from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Most travelers catch their flight from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Alicante to Lyon:
- You can go to Lyon from Alicante by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $62 (€56) with FlixBus from Alicante to Lyon on Omio.
- You can go to Lyon from Alicante by plane with Volotea, Vueling Airlines, Air Nostrum, Transavia Airlines, KLM, Iberia, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines or KLM Cityhopper. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $61 (€55) with Vueling Airlines from Alicante to Lyon on Omio.
- You can go to Lyon from Alicante by train with Renfe Viajeros. You'll see cheap train tickets for $131 (€118) with Renfe Viajeros from Alicante to Lyon on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alicante to Lyon with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Lyon from Alicante.
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