How to travel from Lyon to Sète

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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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Driving

$63

Average price

$18

Average price

Cheapest

$108

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 22m

Average total duration

3h 52m

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30m

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3h 27m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Sète is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Sète is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Sète take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 52m.

Flight takes on average 6h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Sète including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Sète among Omio's users.

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from Lyon to Sète

How to get from Lyon to Sète by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lyon to Sète is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM4h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    12:50 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM4h20
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    12:50 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6825
    6:10 PM2h11
    Lyon Part Dieu
    8:21 PMSète station
    $1011One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER886121+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876427+ZOU!886577
    2:20 PM4h47
    Lyon Part Dieu
    7:07 PMSète station
    $621One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5521+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876347
    11:05 AM2h39
    Lyon Part Dieu
    1:44 PMSète station
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9836+TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187876433
    8:10 PM3h01
    Lyon Part Dieu
    11:11 PMSète station
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM3h55
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    1:55 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM4h00
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:30 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM4h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    1:05 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7367+Air France HopAF7468
    2:40 PM5h45
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:25 PMMontpellier Airport
    $2811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7367 · AF7470
    2:40 PM7h55
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:35 PMMontpellier Airport
    $2811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7365+Air France HopAF7468
    11:20 AM9h05
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:25 PMMontpellier Airport
    $2811One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Sète

Travel to Sète easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Sète.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Sète including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Sète is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Sète is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Sète take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 52m.

Flight takes on average 6h 40m.

The distance from Lyon to Sète is approximately 171 miles (276 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Sète is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Sète:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Sète, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Sète with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE.
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Sète often also extend their vacation to go to Montpellier, Paris, Tangier, Barcelona, Nador. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sète and these popular destinations at a great price.

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