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 $26. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $63.

Distance: 375 miles (604 km)

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$62

Average price

Cheapest

$181

Average price

$468

Average price

11h 35m

Average total duration

11h 5m

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30m

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9h 28m

Average total duration

8h 58m

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30m

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5h 44m

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2h 44m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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1.8 - 3.6kg

CO2 emissions

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SNCF | Intercités

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from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus95930 · 4767
    5:35 PM13h15
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus95930 · 4767
    5:35 PM13h15
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Vueling AirlinesVY2487 · VY1224
    5:55 PM4h05
    San Sebastián Airport
    10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $4731One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187D51 (866406)+TGV INOUI8580 · 6687
    10:14 AM8h42
    Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure
    6:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $3661One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187D51 (866406)+TGV INOUI8580 · 6687
    10:06 AM8h50
    Les Deux-Jumeaux
    6:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $3681One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187D51 (866406)+TGV INOUI8580 · 6687
    10:02 AM8h54
    Hendaye station
    6:56 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $3691One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 PM15h40
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    9:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $901One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 AM11h35
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    5:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $921One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus95920 · 4751
    9:20 AM13h55
    Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses
    11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe MD18012+VoloteaV72661
    11:00 AM12h55
    Donostia-San Sebastián
    11:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2861One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe MD18012+IberiaIB1185
    11:00 AM12h45
    Donostia-San Sebastián
    11:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2991One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB446 · IB1183
    1:40 PM5h00
    San Sebastián Airport
    6:40 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $9481One-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 $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $37 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon costing on average $63 (€50).

A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon costing on average $72 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 12m.

Bus takes on average 11h 0m.

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 11 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 3 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.
  • Buses mostly depart from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hendaye station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
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 Vueling Airlines, Iberia Express to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Euskotren to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, 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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