How to travel from Bilbao to Lyon

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €55.

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

A bus is €105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lyon costing on average €161.

A bus is €158 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Lyon costing on average €213.

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 1m.

Train takes on average 18h 44m.

The distance from Bilbao to Lyon is approximately 419 miles (675 km).

The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Lyon is:

• Around 31 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao 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 Bilbao to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

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

• Travel with Euskotren to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Lufthansa, Iberia, KLM Cityhopper, Air Nostrum, Iberia Express to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, KLR to go to Lyon by bus.

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

• 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, KLR.

Omio customers who travel from Bilbao 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.