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MIAM - Musée International des Arts Modestes
Major museum of modest and singular arts with eclectic collections ranging from folk objects to outsider creations.
Cheapest price on Oct 16
$19
Average ticket price on Oct 16
$24
Fastest journey on Oct 16
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
3 h 55 m
Buses on Oct 16
5
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Sète is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Sète will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Fri, Oct 16, we found 5 buses from Lyon to Sète, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 16 the direct buses cover the 276 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Fri, Oct 16 the slowest buses will take 4 h 20 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.










Buses from Lyon to Sète run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 59m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:14AM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:14AM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:14AM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Sète buses for today, Thursday, October 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 PM Lyon | 3h40 | 3:40 PM Sète | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Lyon | 4h20 | 9:20 PM Sète | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Lyon | 4h20 | 10:20 PM Sète | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Lyon | 3h55 | 12:45 AM Sète | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 PM Lyon | 3h40 | 2:35 AM Sète | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Lyon | 4h00 | 10:30 AM Sète | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Lyon | 4h20 | 11:50 AM Sète | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major museum of modest and singular arts with eclectic collections ranging from folk objects to outsider creations.
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Most Lyon to Sète buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Sète 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.
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