Alicante to Lyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Alicante from Lyon?

The distance from Alicante to Lyon is 580.3 miles (933.9 km) as the crow flies. Lyon is located NNE of Alicante. By car, the driving distance is approximately 725.1 miles, taking about 12h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Alicante is in Spain, while Lyon is in France.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alicante and Lyon. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.