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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Zaragoza
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 1m. 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 $54, while a bus costs an average of $84.
Distance: 402 miles (647 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 31m Average total duration 13h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Zaragoza
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Zaragoza, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Zaragoza:
A train is $30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Zaragoza costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 31m.
Tickets start at around $84 compared to roughly $240 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $156. The journey takes 13h 1m versus 9h 10m 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 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.

4:00 PM 17h15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 9:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:00 PM 17h15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 9:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IB1180+
0337312:30 PM 6h37 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 7:07 PM Zaragoza-Delicias $253 1 One-way 1 transfer
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09742 · 033102:35 PM 7h11 Lyon Part Dieu 9:46 PM Zaragoza-Delicias $154 1 One-way 1 transfer
31864:30 PM 13h20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 5:50 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses $106 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM 12h55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 4:55 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses $114 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB1186+
033056:10 AM 10h58 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 5:08 PM Zaragoza-Delicias $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
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031436:10 AM 9h59 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 4:09 PM Zaragoza-Delicias $156 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF7373 · AF1348+
005307:20 AM 9h13 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 4:33 PM Zaragoza-Delicias $175 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Zaragoza:
A train is $30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Zaragoza costing on average $84.
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.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Zaragoza-Delicias.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE to go to Zaragoza by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International to go to Zaragoza by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International.
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