How to travel from Lyon to Bayonne

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 €67.

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

A bus is €109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Bayonne costing on average €175.

A bus is €442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Bayonne costing on average €508.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Bayonne is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Bayonne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 37m.

Bus takes on average 11h 20m.

The distance from Lyon to Bayonne is approximately 348 miles (561 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Bayonne is:

• Around 22 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses 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 Air France, Lufthansa, Iberia, Edelweiss Air, Vueling, Air Baltic, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, easyJet, Lufthansa City Airlines, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Helvetic Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Bayonne by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to Bayonne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa to go to Bayonne by bus.

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

• 1 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa.

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.