How to travel from Lyon to Bilbao

Travel from Lyon, France to Bilbao, Spain is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Bilbao from Lyon restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Bilbao, Spain from Lyon?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health screen upon arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Bilbao, Spain?

The government of Spain has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 5/23/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Bilbao from Lyon closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Lyon, France from Spain is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Lyon, France from Bilbao, Spain?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Lyon from Bilbao?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

Which rules do I need to follow in Lyon, France regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/22/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Lyon from Bilbao here.

There are 2 ways to travel from Lyon to Bilbao including taking a bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Bilbao is by taking a bus with an average price of $31 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options to Bilbao:

Taking a bus is about $50 (€45) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $81 (€73) for this journey.

The quickest way to travel to Bilbao from Lyon is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 40 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 12 h 35 min.

The Lyon to Bilbao distance is around 419 miles (675 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Bilbao is:

• Around 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Lyon to Bilbao as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Bilbao:

• Most travelers take a bus from Lyon, Gare Perrache to Bilbao, Zorroza.
• Most travelers catch their flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Bilbao.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Bilbao, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Bilbao by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Lyon to Bilbao tickets on Omio for $31 (€28).
• Vueling can take you to Bilbao by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Vueling from Lyon to Bilbao for $81 (€73).

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

• You can take a direct bus with Flixbus with 1 direct bus per day.

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.

Before traveling from Lyon to Bilbao, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $31 (€28) one way.
• A plane ticket costs $81 (€73) one way on average for this trip.

But we recommend booking Lyon to Bilbao tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.