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Compare train and bus for Girona to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Girona to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč1121 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. 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 Kč1121, while a train costs an average of Kč3643.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč3643 Average price | Kč1121 Average price Cheapest | Kč2349 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Lyon:
A bus is Kč2522 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Girona to Lyon costing on average Kč3643.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
You'll arrive about 1h 14m sooner (4h 18m by train vs 5h 32m by car). Tickets start at around Kč3643 compared to roughly Kč2349 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Girona to Lyon
How to get from Girona to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Girona to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:00 PM6h15Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses5:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)Kč9071One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:00 PM6h15Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses5:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)Kč9071One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9706 · 123645:08 PM4h46Girona station9:54 PMLyon Part DieuKč39161One-way1 transfer
Other options
9708 · 686410:10 AM5h09Girona station3:19 PMLyon Part DieuKč32551One-way1 transfer
Normal11:00 PM6h15Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses5:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)Kč14421One-way0 transfers
Normal11:00 PM6h15Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses5:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)Kč14421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 AM8h00Girona, Estació d'Autobusos12:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)Kč16071One-way0 transfers
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VY122211:39 AM6h21Girona station6:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery AirportKč44851One-way1 transfer
15854+
VY12229:39 AM8h21Girona station6:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery AirportKč44851One-way1 transfer
03302+
VY12245:44 AM7h36Girona station1:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery AirportKč44901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Lyon:
A bus is Kč2522 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Girona to Lyon costing on average Kč3643.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Girona and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Girona station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Sindbad, Gipsyy to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Lyon by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Gipsyy.
- 0 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
- 0 direct flights per day with Vueling.
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