Granada to Lyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

735.8 miles 1184.1 km · straight line
882.9 miles estimated 1420.9 km · driving distance
17h 46min estimated drive time
€139 - €171 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
34° NNE bearing direction

How far is Granada from Lyon?

The distance from Granada to Lyon is 735.8 miles (1184.1 km) as the crow flies. Lyon is located NNE of Granada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 882.9 miles, taking about 17h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Granada 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Granada and Lyon. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Granada to Lyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 46min €139 - €171 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 19min $71–$132* Budget
Train ~23h 6min $106–$309* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Granada & Lyon

Quick Facts

Granada
37.18°N, 3.60°W
Europe/Madrid
738m elevation
Lyon
45.76°N, 4.84°E
Europe/Paris
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 245 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients