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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Sète
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Sète among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Lyon to Sète:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Sète costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $304 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Sète costing on average $323 (€264).
Other travel options to Sète take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Flight takes on average 6h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Sète
How to get from Lyon to Sète by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Sète is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 AM4h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:50 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:30 AM4h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:50 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
68256:10 PM2h11Lyon Part Dieu8:21 PMSète station$1011One-way0 transfers
Other options
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8865772:20 PM4h47Lyon Part Dieu7:07 PMSète station$621One-way2 transfers
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87634711:05 AM2h39Lyon Part Dieu1:44 PMSète station$711One-way1 transfer
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8764338:10 PM3h01Lyon Part Dieu11:11 PMSète station$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:00 AM3h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:55 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM4h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:30 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM4h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:05 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$261One-way0 transfers
AF7367+
AF74682:40 PM5h45Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:25 PMMontpellier Airport$2811One-way1 transfer
AF7367 · AF74702:40 PM7h55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:35 PMMontpellier Airport$2811One-way1 transfer
AF7365+
AF746811:20 AM9h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:25 PMMontpellier Airport$2811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Sète:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Sète costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $304 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Sète costing on average $323 (€264).
Other travel options to Sète take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Flight takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Sète as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Sète station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, TER, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Sète by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Sète by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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