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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 prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$154 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m 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 $104 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Girona to Lyon costing on average $154 (€126).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
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.
Normal11:00 PM6h15Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses5:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal11:00 PM6h15Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses5:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9706 · 68755:08 PM4h30Girona station9:38 PMLyon Part Dieu$2061One-way1 transfer
Other options
9708 · 550010:10 AM5h43Girona station3:53 PMLyon Part Dieu$2371One-way1 transfer
Normal11:00 PM6h15Girona, Aeroport - Estación de autobuses5:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$391One-way0 transfers
93118 · 58081:30 PM11h20Girona, Estació d'Autobusos12:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM10h05Girona, Estació d'Autobusos2:55 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$911One-way1 transfer
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VY122211:12 AM6h13Girona station5:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2151One-way1 transfer
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VY12229:42 AM7h43Girona station5:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2151One-way1 transfer
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VY12228:12 AM9h13Girona station5:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Girona to Lyon:
A bus is $104 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Girona to Lyon costing on average $154 (€126).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
- 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, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Sindbad to go to Lyon by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
- 0 direct flights per day with Vueling.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Sindbad.
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