Bilbao to Lyon Bus

Q: What is the distance between Bilbao and Lyon?

The distance between these two places is a total of 885 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Bilbao and Lyon?

The average travel time between the stations is 12:07 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Bilbao to Lyon?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €49.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Bilbao to Lyon?

The average number of daily departures is 4. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Bilbao to Lyon?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Bilbao to Lyon?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How do I get from Bilbao to Lyon by bus?

To travel from Bilbao to Lyon by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Bilbao to Lyon?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Bilbao?

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Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Bilbao to Lyon?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Bilbao to Lyon Route Summary

Bilbao to Lyon bus is a popular way of traveling between Spain and France. For this specific route there are two transport types available: bus and plane. We found up to 4 bus departures, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bilbao at 08:00h, arriving to Lyon at 05:15h the following day. While latest bus departs at 22:05h, arriving at 10:30h the following day. For faster travel, 1 flight is available daily.

Departure station and country Bilbao, Spain

Arrival station and country Lyon, France

Travel Distance 885 km

Average Trip Duration 12h 07min

Total Departures 4

Popular Operators BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus

Lowest Price €49

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Traveling by bus from Bilbao to Lyon

The shortest travel distance between Bilbao and Lyon is 885 km. The fastest bus which departs at 22:05 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 21:15h.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Lyon earlier, there are 4 night buses from Bilbao to Lyon. The overnight buses depart between and 22:05 and arrive between 05:15 and 10:30 the same day. Given the fact that both the distance and travel time between the two stations is 885 km and 08:36 respectively, all the bus departures for this route will include overnight travel. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

BlaBlaCar Bus

7.3

FlixBus

7.1

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Bilbao or Lyon, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Bilbao

You can see information about the departure station and stops Bilbao here.

Lyon

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Lyon here.

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €49 (One-Way) or €98 (Return).

Trip reviews from Bilbao to Lyon

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Other popular destinations from Bilbao

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Bilbao, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Bilbao to San Sebastian

Bilbao to Santander (Airport)

Bilbao to Torrevieja

Bilbao to Cangas de Onis

Bilbao to Medina de Pomar

Bilbao to Salamanca

Bilbao to Torrelavega

Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela

Other popular destinations from Lyon

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Lyon, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Lyon to Chamonix

Lyon to Geneva (Airport)

Lyon to Aime-la-Plagne

Lyon to Barcelona

Lyon to Tignes Val Claret

Lyon to Andorra la Vella

Lyon to Val d'Isère

Lyon to Turin

Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand

Lyon to Bourg Saint Maurice

Other ways of traveling between Bilbao and Lyon

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Lyon below.

Planes from Bilbao to Lyon

If you'd prefer to save time and fly from Bilbao to Lyon, there are also some air options available. We currently have 1 daily departures from the Bilbao (Airport) located approximately 13 km from Bilbao.