How to travel from Salou to Lyon

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Compare bus and flight for Salou to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salou to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $120 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $120, while a flight costs an average of $613.

Distance: 372 miles (599 km)

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$120

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$613

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$147

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10h 30m

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5h 44m

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7h 20m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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1.8 - 3.6kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Salou to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $120 (€101).

This is compared to other travel options from Salou to Lyon:

A bus is $493 (€415) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salou to Lyon costing on average $613 (€516).

The fastest way to travel from Salou to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 44m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salou and Lyon including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Salou to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $120 (€101) compared to roughly $147 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 10h 0m versus 7h 20m 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.

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from Salou to Lyon

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

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

  • FlixBus
    7:30 PM10h00
    Salou
    5:30 AMLyon
    $911One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    7:30 PM10h00
    Salou
    5:30 AMLyon
    $911One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:30 PM10h00
    Salou
    5:30 AMLyon
    $911One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salou to Lyon

Travel to Lyon 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 Salou to Lyon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Salou and Lyon including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salou to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $120 (€101).

This is compared to other travel options from Salou to Lyon:

A bus is $493 (€415) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salou to Lyon costing on average $613 (€516).

The fastest way to travel from Salou to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 44m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Salou to Lyon is approximately 372 miles (599 km).
The average frequency per day from Salou to Lyon is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salou and Lyon as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salou to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salou, Avenida de Joan Fuster (Port Aventura) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salou to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Iberia to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salou to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Vueling.
Omio customers who travel from Salou to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.

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