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There are 8 ways to get from Irun to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BIQ - LYS
    3h 36m
    €88–320

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 49m
    €63–110

  3. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    7h 13m
    €229–340

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N1149 / ...
    10h 55m
    €65–100

  5. Drive  741.5 km

    1. Drive from Irun to Lyoncar car 741.5 km
    7h 17m
    €136–196

  6. Fly from San Sebastián Airport

    1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane EAS - LYS
    5h 46m
    €147–352

  7. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BOD - LYS
    6h 31m
    €98–217

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    9h 16m
    €169–266

Irun to Lyon by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Lyon, France?

easyJet and Air France fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hendaye to Lyon Part Dieu via Massy Tgv in around 7h 13m.

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