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Compare train and bus for Girona to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $62 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 $62, while a train costs an average of $123.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Girona to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Girona to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Lyon:
A bus is $62 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Girona to Lyon costing on average $123 (€104).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€52) compared to roughly $108 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€39). The journey takes 7h 17m versus 5h 32m 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.
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.
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.
Normal10:00 PM 6h15 Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses 4:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
10:00 PM 6h15 Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses 4:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 6875 · 9706
5:08 PM 4h30 Girona station 9:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu $121 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 9708 · 5500
10:10 AM 5h40 Girona station 3:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu $210 1 One-way 1 transfer
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10:00 PM 6h15 Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses 4:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers 
93118 · 58081:30 PM 11h20 Girona, Estació d'Autobusos 12:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $54 1 One-way 1 transfer
10:00 PM 6h15 Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses 4:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
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AF1149 · AF73685:44 AM 12h01 Girona station 5:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $417 1 One-way 2 transfers- 03662+AF1149 · AF7368
6:34 AM 11h11 Girona station 5:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $422 1 One-way 2 transfers 
34302+AF1149 · AF73685:44 AM 12h01 Girona station 5:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $427 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Lyon:
A bus is $62 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Girona to Lyon costing on average $123 (€104).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
- Around 6 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- 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, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Gipsyy, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, Gipsyy, Sindbad.
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