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Musée Archéologique de Saint-Raphaël
Main local history museum inside the old presbytery, presenting archaeology, maritime heritage, and the story of Saint-Raphaël.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 6 buses that leave Lyon for Saint-Raphaël on Tue, Aug 04, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 300 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 6 h 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Saint-Raphaël:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Saint-Raphaël take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 5h 17m versus 4h 24m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Saint-Raphaël buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 2:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h00 | 8:15 AM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 0 transfersDirect | |
1720 | 2:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h10 | 7:50 AM Fréjus, Gare routière Fréjus | 0 transfersDirect | |
50883 | 5:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h50 | 11:25 AM Fréjus, Gare routière Fréjus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h30 | 12:35 PM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h25 | 4:00 PM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h35 | 7:30 PM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 0 transfersDirect | |
54031 | 2:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h55 | 7:05 PM Fréjus, Gare routière Fréjus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h00 | 5:50 AM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 186 miles (300 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Saint-Raphaël — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Saint-Raphaël trip today.
Main local history museum inside the old presbytery, presenting archaeology, maritime heritage, and the story of Saint-Raphaël.
Maritime museum in the old town area with exhibits on diving, underwater discoveries, and the coastal environment of the Var.
Nearby museum in Fréjus displaying Roman artifacts, mosaics, and sculpture. It strongly complements a stay in Saint-Raphaël.
Popular sandy beach and promenade in the center, ideal for swimming, sunset walks, and easy access to the old town and port.
Scenic coastal road through red Esterel cliffs, famous for dramatic sea views, lay-bys, and one of the Riviera's best drives.
Cap Dramont area is known for red-rock landscapes, coastal paths, and iconic views toward Île d'Or and the Esterel massif.
A Provençal fish stew from the Mediterranean, traditionally served with rouille and bread. It reflects the coastal fishing culture of the Var and nearby Marseille.
A rich fish soup made with rockfish, garlic, tomato, and herbs. Common on the Riviera, it is prized for deep maritime flavor and Provençal character.
A chickpea flour flatbread baked or fried until crisp. Popular across the Côte d’Azur, it is a simple street food linked to nearby Nice and Provence.
Refined Michelin-starred dining at Château De La Messardière, focused on Mediterranean ingredients in an elegant Riviera setting.
Established seafood restaurant on the old port, known for fish, shellfish, and a classic Saint-Raphaël waterfront atmosphere.
Popular casual address for Provençal and Mediterranean plates near the seafront, with a relaxed bistro feel and reliable local flavors.
Moderate for the French Riviera: hotels rise in summer, dining is mid-priced, and local transit is affordable versus nearby resort hotspots.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Saint-Raphaël 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 Saint-Raphaël, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Saint-Raphaël buses use the Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache to Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Saint-Raphaël bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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