How to get from Lyon to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Bilbao is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 419 miles (675 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $52 (€46) • 16 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Travel 419 miles (675 km) by bus between Lyon and Bilbao. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Lyon to Bilbao.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $32 (€29). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel from Lyon to Bilbao including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.
You can travel from Lyon to Bilbao by bus.
The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Bilbao is by bus with an average journey time of 16 h 10 min.
The Lyon to Bilbao distance is around 419 miles (675 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Bilbao is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bilbao from Lyon as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Bilbao:
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Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Bilbao:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bilbao as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Lyon to Bilbao.
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