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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 19, while a flight costs an average of CHF 437.
Distance: 421 miles (679 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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CHF 92 Average price | CHF 437 Average price | CHF 19 Average price Cheapest | CHF 236 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 7m Average total duration 15h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon:
A train is CHF 74 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon costing on average CHF 92.
A train is CHF 418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon costing on average CHF 437.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 10m.
Bus takes on average 16h 7m.
Tickets start at around CHF 92 compared to roughly CHF 236 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 144. The journey takes 15h 37m versus 8h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon
How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM 19h15 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 5:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) CHF 90 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM 19h15 Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses 5:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) CHF 90 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AF62752:30 PM 1h15 Biarritz Airport 3:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport CHF 408 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
VY1479 · VY812411:00 PM 9h35 Bilbao Airport 8:35 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport CHF 96 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1481 · VY81247:40 PM 12h55 Bilbao Airport 8:35 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport CHF 139 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1465 · VY812411:35 AM 4h05 Bilbao Airport 3:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport CHF 156 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon:
A train is CHF 74 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon costing on average CHF 92.
A train is CHF 418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lyon costing on average CHF 437.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 10m.
Bus takes on average 16h 7m.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, Vueling, Iberia, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta to go to Lyon by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 2 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
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