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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $468 Average price |
11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon
How to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
95930 · 47675:35 PM13h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
95930 · 47675:35 PM13h15Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses6:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY2487 · VY12245:55 PM4h05San Sebastián Airport10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$4731One-way1 transfer
Other options
D51 (866406)+
8580 · 668710:14 AM8h42Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure6:56 PMLyon Part Dieu$3661One-way2 transfers
D51 (866406)+
8580 · 668710:06 AM8h50Les Deux-Jumeaux6:56 PMLyon Part Dieu$3681One-way2 transfers
D51 (866406)+
8580 · 668710:02 AM8h54Hendaye station6:56 PMLyon Part Dieu$3691One-way2 transfers
FlixBus5:50 PM15h40Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses9:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$901One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:55 AM11h35Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses5:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$921One-way0 transfers
95920 · 47519:20 AM13h55Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1061One-way1 transfer
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V7266111:00 AM12h55Donostia-San Sebastián11:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2861One-way1 transfer
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IB118511:00 AM12h45Donostia-San Sebastián11:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
IB446 · IB11831:40 PM5h00San Sebastián Airport6:40 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$9481One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 12m.
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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