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San Sebastian to Lyon Route Summary

San Sebastian to Lyon bus is a popular way of travelling between Spain and France.There are up to 4 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from San Sebastian bus station at 06:40h, arriving at Lyon bus station at 21:20h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:45h, arriving at 09:59h the following day.
Departure station and country San SebastianSpain
Arrival station and country LyonFrance
Travel Distance 786 km
Average Trip Duration 12h 27min
Total Departures 4
Popular Operators FlixBus, Alsa
Lowest Price €50
Transportation Options Bus, Plane

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Getting from San Sebastian and Lyon by bus

The shortest travel distance between San Sebastian and Lyon is 786 km. The fastest bus which departs at 23:45 has a travel time of 10:14h. The longest travel time on the route is 14:40h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Lyon earlier, there are 4 night buses from San Sebastian to Lyon. The overnight buses depart between and 23:45 and arrive between 06:50 and 09:59 the same day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 07:37, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies operating the San Sebastian to Lyon route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus
7.9 Alsa

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about San Sebastian or Lyon bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
San Sebastian
You can see information about the departure station and stops San Sebastian here.
Lyon
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Lyon here.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €50 (One-Way) or €100 (Return).

Travel reviews for San Sebastian to Lyon bus

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Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 786 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 12:27 hours.

The prices of a bus ticket from San Sebastian to Lyon ranges from €50 to €78.

The average number of daily departures is 4. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

There are 4 from San Sebastian to Lyon. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from San Sebastian to Lyon by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 06:40 and the latest is at 23:45.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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