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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Zaragoza
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Zaragoza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $58, while a bus costs an average of $91.
Distance: 402 miles (647 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $246 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 31m Average total duration 13h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg 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 Zaragoza:
A train is $33 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Zaragoza costing on average $91 (€76).
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 31m.
The journey is about 2h 40m faster (6h 30m by train vs 9h 10m by car) and roughly $188 (€156) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($58 (€48) vs $246 (€204)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Zaragoza
How to get from Lyon to Zaragoza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Zaragoza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal5:15 AM13h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:45 PMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$451One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal5:15 AM13h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:45 PMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY1221+
031821:55 PM5h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:45 PMZaragoza-Delicias$1371One-way1 transfer
Other options
09742 · 033102:33 PM7h13Lyon Part Dieu9:46 PMZaragoza-Delicias$1931One-way1 transfer
Normal4:30 PM13h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:50 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$501One-way0 transfers
Normal4:30 PM13h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:50 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM12h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:55 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$891One-way0 transfers
VY1221+
031921:55 PM6h31Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:26 PMZaragoza-Delicias$1371One-way1 transfer
VY1221+
033101:55 PM7h51Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:46 PMZaragoza-Delicias$1581One-way1 transfer
LH1083 · LH1128+
039426:35 AM10h56Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:31 PMZaragoza-Delicias$2851One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Zaragoza:
A train is $33 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Zaragoza costing on average $91 (€76).
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 31m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Zaragoza as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Zaragoza-Delicias.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Zaragoza by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Zaragoza by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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