- Must visit
Museu d'Art de Girona
Girona’s main art museum presents Romanesque to modern Catalan works in the former Episcopal Palace beside the cathedral.
Cheapest price on Sep 01
$56
Average ticket price on Sep 01
$68
Fastest journey on Sep 01
6 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
7 h 42 m
Buses on Sep 01
6
Distance
449 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Girona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Girona will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 6 buses from Lyon to Girona, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct buses cover the 449 km distance in an average of 7 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest buses will take 10 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Girona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $109.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Girona:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Girona costing on average $109 (€89).
Other travel options to Girona take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€57) compared to roughly $180 (€146) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $110 (€89). The journey takes 7h 10m versus 5h 35m 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.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 8h34 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:59AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Girona buses for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h50 | 2:50 AM Girona, Estació d'Autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:59 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h00 | 7:59 AM Girona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 5:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h45 | 12:00 PM Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h45 | 12:00 PM Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h45 | 12:00 PM Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
51094 · 4733 | 9:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h50 | 8:20 PM Girona, Estació d'Autobusos | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h25 | 12:25 AM Girona, Estació d'Autobusos | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lyon to Girona run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 278 miles (449 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 278 miles (449 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Girona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Girona trip today.
Girona’s main art museum presents Romanesque to modern Catalan works in the former Episcopal Palace beside the cathedral.
Set in the preserved Bonastruc ça Porta center, this museum explains Jewish life, scholarship, and heritage in medieval Girona.
This cinema museum features cameras, optical toys, and film history, making it one of Girona’s most distinctive and family-friendly museums.
Girona’s old town is a dense medieval quarter of lanes, stairs, and monuments, ideal for wandering between major historic sites.
These colorful riverside façades along the Onyar form Girona’s postcard scene and are best enjoyed on foot from several central bridges.
This elegant stairway and small square create one of Girona’s most photographed scenes, framed by arcades and old stone buildings.
Xuixo is Girona's signature pastry: a deep-fried, sugar-coated roll filled with crema catalana. It is a beloved local breakfast and pastry-shop classic.
Mar i Muntanya pairs seafood with meat, often chicken with langoustines. It reflects Girona and Catalonia's inland-meets-coast cooking tradition.
Botifarra Dolça is a sweet pork sausage from the Girona area, cooked with sugar and sometimes lemon or cinnamon. It is a distinctive Empordà specialty.
World-renowned fine dining restaurant by the Roca brothers, known for creative Catalan cuisine, polished service, and an elegant modern setting.
Stylish Michelin-starred restaurant offering seasonal tasting menus rooted in local produce and contemporary Catalan technique.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old quarter serving classic Catalan dishes in a warm, old-world dining room popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Spain. Hotels rise in peak season, but dining and local buses stay reasonable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Girona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Girona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Girona buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos station pair, with some services arriving at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Girona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Lyon, Gare Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Girona, Estació d'Autobusos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and snack kiosks available.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTM located inside the station near entry.
Ticket office support is available at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos.
Available at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and lifts.
Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses is 1 km from Girona city centre. Public transport options include:
Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe nearby serving snacks.
Wi-Fi is available at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses. ATMs are located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses.
Available at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses: Wheelchair accessible entrances and restrooms available.
Girona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free wifi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at Girona.
Ticket office support is available at Girona.
Available at Girona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Girona: Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities available.
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