How to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €50.

Distance: 375 miles (604 km)

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€50

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€135

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€381

Average price

11h 29m

Average total duration

10h 59m

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30m

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9h 28m

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8h 58m

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5h 44m

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2h 44m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.8 - 3.6kg

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from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon

How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

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

AlsaNormal
09:15PM12h59
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
10:14AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus8694 · 51082
06:40AM14h15
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
08:55PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$451One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB446 · IB1183
01:40PM5h00
San Sebastián Airport
06:40PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$9521One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SNCF Intercités14142+TGV INOUI6873
10:32AM9h18
Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
07:50PMLyon Part Dieu
$1701One-way
1 transfer
SNCF Intercités14142+TGV INOUI6873
10:21AM9h29
Hendaye station
07:50PMLyon Part Dieu
$1711One-way
1 transfer
SNCF TERF51 (866534)+SNCF Intercités de nuit 3740+TGV INOUI6605
08:17PM13h39
Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
09:56AMLyon Part Dieu
$1761One-way
2 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus95920 · 4751
09:20AM13h55
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
11:15PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$631One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
05:50PM15h40
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
09:30AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$751One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 8500
04:00AM14h10
Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
06:10PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$651One-way
1 transfer
Renfe (13)18012+IberiaIB1185
11:01AM12h44
Donostia-San Sebastián
11:45PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$1951One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB444 · IB1183
09:20AM9h20
San Sebastián Airport
06:40PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$9521One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Donostia-San Sebastian 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $44 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon:

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon costing on average $78 (€63).

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon costing on average $89 (€71).

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 8m.

Bus takes on average 10h 14m.

The distance from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon is approximately 375 miles (604 km).
The average frequency per day from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Donostia-San Sebastian and Lyon 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from San Sebastián Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, SNCF Intercités de nuit , Euskotren to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Iberia Express to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Ourbus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Donostia-San Sebastian 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.
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