How to travel from Lyon to Bayonne

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon to Bayonne

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bayonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. 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 €42, while a flight costs an average of €141.

Distance: 348 miles (561 km)

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Train
Flight

€42

Average price

Cheapest

€138

Average price

€141

Average price

10h 21m

Average total duration

9h 51m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 48m

Average total duration

9h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 16m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.7 - 3.4kg

CO2 emissions

BlaBlaCar Bus

Most popular bus company

SNCF | TGV INOUI

Most popular train company

easyJet

Most popular airline

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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 Bayonne is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bayonne costing on average €138.

A bus is €99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bayonne costing on average €141.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Bayonne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Bayonne take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 48m.

Bus takes on average 10h 21m.

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

Travel options
from Lyon to Bayonne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4750 · 95929
    11:10 PM10h50
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    10:00 AMBayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard
    341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4750 · 95929
    11:10 PM10h50
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    10:00 AMBayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard
    341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF6278
    8:20 PM1h15
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:35 PMBiarritz Airport
    2281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6821+SNCF | Intercités14143
    6:40 AM8h19
    Lyon Part Dieu
    2:59 PMBayonne station
    651One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5351 · 5202 · 8537
    6:30 AM7h35
    Lyon Part Dieu
    2:05 PMBayonne station
    1361One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6608 · 8413+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L51 (866461)
    8:04 AM9h26
    Lyon Part Dieu
    5:30 PMBayonne station
    1781One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3169
    4:30 PM9h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    1:50 AMBayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard
    421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:50 PM9h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    6:55 AMBayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard
    651One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4768 · 95919
    7:00 AM10h45
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    5:45 PMBayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard
    701One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU24315
    3:50 PM1h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    5:10 PMBiarritz Airport
    1111One-way
    0 transfers
  • CitizenPlane4315
    3:50 PM1h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    5:10 PMBiarritz Airport
    1221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7371 · AF7480
    6:00 AM3h50
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:50 AMBiarritz Airport
    2781One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Bayonne

Travel to Bayonne 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 Bayonne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Bayonne including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Bayonne is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bayonne costing on average €138.

A bus is €99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bayonne costing on average €141.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Bayonne is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Bayonne take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 48m.

Bus takes on average 10h 21m.

The distance from Lyon to Bayonne is approximately 348 miles (561 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Bayonne is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Bayonne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Biarritz Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Bayonne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Bayonne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités to go to Bayonne by train.
  • Travel with Internorte, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bayonne by bus.
  • Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Iberia, Edelweiss Air to go to Bayonne by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Bayonne with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Internorte, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Bayonne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Bordeaux, Donostia-San Sebastian, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Bilbao. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bayonne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bayonne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bayonne, you can experience the Fêtes de Bayonne, an annual festival featuring parades, music, and Basque sports, explore the lively streets of Petit Bayonne adorned with street art, and take a scenic walk along the Nive River. Enjoy a traditional Basque meal with dishes like axoa and piperade, or catch a rugby match at Stade Jean-Dauger. Don't miss the Cathédrale Sainte-Marie, Musée Basque, Château-Vieux, Jardin Botanique, and the bustling Les Halles de Bayonne market.
To fully explore Bayonne, two to three days are typically sufficient to enjoy its cultural sites, local cuisine, and nearby attractions.

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