How to travel from Dax to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dax to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dax to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $124 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $124, while a flight costs an average of $648.

Distance: 321 miles (518 km)

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Driving

$240

Average price

$648

Average price

$124

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Cheapest

$212

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 8m

Average total duration

6h 38m

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30m

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4h 58m

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Fastest

2h 58m

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2h 0m

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15h 56m

Average total duration

15h 26m

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30m

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6h 59m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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1.6 - 3.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dax to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $124 (€101).

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

A bus is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dax to Lyon costing on average $240 (€196).

A bus is $524 (€428) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dax to Lyon costing on average $648 (€529).

The fastest way to travel from Dax to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 8m.

Bus takes on average 15h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dax and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Dax to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 1m sooner (2h 58m by flight vs 6h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $648 (€529) compared to roughly $212 (€173) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Dax to Lyon

How to get from Dax to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Dax to Lyon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit3740+SNCF | TGV INOUI6605
    11:09 PM10h47
    Gare de Dax
    9:56 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $1791One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit3740+SNCF | TGV INOUI6605
    11:09 PM10h47
    Gare de Dax
    9:56 AMLyon Part Dieu
    $1791One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF9433 · AF7366
    9:50 AM3h55
    Biarritz Airport
    1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $5491One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8582 · 6629
    2:22 PM6h34
    Gare de Dax
    8:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1871One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8536 · 6687
    12:18 PM6h38
    Gare de Dax
    6:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2191One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8560 · 6615
    8:19 AM6h37
    Gare de Dax
    2:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2301One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1095 · LH1076
    10:40 AM26h40
    Biarritz Airport
    1:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $4291One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX786+Air BalticSN3587+Edelweiss AirLX8273
    6:10 PM18h15
    Biarritz Airport
    12:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $4651One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7487 · AF9408
    7:00 AM4h15
    Biarritz Airport
    11:15 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $5491One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dax 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 Dax to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dax and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dax to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $124 (€101).

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

A bus is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dax to Lyon costing on average $240 (€196).

A bus is $524 (€428) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dax to Lyon costing on average $648 (€529).

The fastest way to travel from Dax to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 8m.

Bus takes on average 15h 56m.

The distance from Dax to Lyon is approximately 321 miles (518 km).
The average frequency per day from Dax to Lyon is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dax 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 Dax to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Biarritz Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dax, Gare Routière SNCF and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
  • Trains mostly depart from Gare de Dax and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dax to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Lyon by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Dax 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.

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