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Compare train and bus for Zaragoza to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 18m. 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 bus costs an average of $69, while a train costs an average of $116.
Distance: 402 miles (647 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $250 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration Fastest 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Lyon:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Lyon costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $250 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $181. The journey takes 13h 20m versus 9h 2m 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 Zaragoza to Lyon
How to get from Zaragoza to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaragoza to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal5:05 PM12h10Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses5:15 AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station$631One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal5:05 PM12h10Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses5:15 AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station$631One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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VY12224:10 PM5h55Zaragoza-Delicias10:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1641One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus12:35 AM12h55Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses1:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$771One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM14h30Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses1:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$971One-way1 transfer
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VY122212:49 PM9h16Zaragoza-Delicias10:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1011One-way1 transfer
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VY122212:49 PM9h16Zaragoza-Delicias10:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1011One-way1 transfer
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VY122212:04 PM10h01Zaragoza-Delicias10:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Lyon:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaragoza to Lyon costing on average $116.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaragoza and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe to go to Lyon by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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