How to travel from Lyon to Alicante

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Alicante

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 $48, and a flight costs an average of $67.

Distance: 579 miles (933 km)

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$125

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$270

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$166

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$302

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(fuel + tolls)

16h 44m

Average total duration

16h 14m

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6h 12m

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3h 12m

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11h 14m

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10h 44m

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11h 27m

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2.8 - 5.6kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Alicante is a bus with an average price of $125 (€101).

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

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Alicante costing on average $166 (€134).

A bus is $145 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Alicante costing on average $270 (€217).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Alicante is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 44m.

Bus takes on average 16h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Alicante including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Alicante among Omio's users.

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from Lyon to Alicante

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:35 PM16h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    4:05 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    $1181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:35 PM16h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    4:05 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    $1181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VoloteaV72612
    4:40 PM2h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    6:40 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $1901One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 PM17h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    12:10 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1186 · IB1015
    6:10 AM14h45
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $3081One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB1186 · IB1011
    6:10 AM6h55
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    1:05 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $3341One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB1180 · IB1015
    12:25 PM8h30
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $4011One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Alicante

Travel to Alicante 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 Lyon to Alicante.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Alicante including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Alicante is a bus with an average price of $125 (€101).

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

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Alicante costing on average $166 (€134).

A bus is $145 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Alicante costing on average $270 (€217).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Alicante is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 44m.

Bus takes on average 16h 14m.

The distance from Lyon to Alicante is approximately 579 miles (933 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Alicante is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Alicante 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 Lyon to Alicante:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Alicante, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Vueling, Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, KLM to go to Alicante by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Alicante by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Alicante by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Alicante with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Alicante often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Benidorm, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alicante and these popular destinations at a great price.
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