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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£44

Average price

£69

Fastest journey

7 h

Average duration

8 h 37 m

Buses per day

Distance

604 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.

Fast coaches

Of the 13 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Lyon every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 604 km distance in an average of 8 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .

The slowest buses will take 11 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

3142 · 4767

19:3511h15

Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses

06:50Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

£441One-way

1 change

95930 · 7462

18:0512h30

Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses

06:35Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

£491One-way

1 change

8694 · 51052

06:4014h40

Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses

21:20Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

£501One-way

1 change

18:307h50

Donostia-San Sebastian

02:20Lyon

£561One-way

0 changes

3160 · 8500

04:0014h10

Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses

18:10Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

£561One-way

1 change

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. 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 coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £83.

Distance: 604 km

Compare bus with

Most popular Coach	Train	Flight
£49 Average Price Cheapest	£156 Average Price	£322 Average Price
11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m 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
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday 18 July

Last updated at 17:22

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
3142 · 4767	17:35 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	11h15	04:50 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus	21:35 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	11h15	08:50 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:45 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	10h14	07:59 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
Saturday 19 July
3160 · 8500	02:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	14h10	16:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus	04:00 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	11h30	15:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
8694 · 51052	04:40 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	14h40	19:20 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	08:10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	13h20	21:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	1 change
3168	09:05 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	11h00	20:05 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	15:10 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	14h35	05:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	0 changesdirect
95930 · 7462	16:05 Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses	12h30	04:35 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon

Spain

France

Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

604 km

Average bus duration

10h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

£30

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

11h 0m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus and FlixBus Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon

Travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Lyon from £30 with Omio’s coach partners BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.

Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon coach information with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 10 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £31

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon coach information:

Average Duration: 11 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £30
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Alsa from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon coach information:

Average Duration: 11 h
Cheapest Price: £90
Alsa frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon.

Cheap coach tickets from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon is £54; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon coach travel time is 10 h 25 min for the 374 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon leaves at 03: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon leaves at 22: 35.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon without having to change trains with Ourbus, FlixBus, Alsa or Union Ivkoni - Unibus. There are 2 direct coaches from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Union Ivkoni - Unibus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Lyon from Donostia-San Sebastian to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon is December.

You have options as you can travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Lyon 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon.

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Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon.

No, luggage for the coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Donostia-San Sebastian and Lyon

Donostia-San Sebastian

Lyon

The major coach station for departures in Donostia-San Sebastian is Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Lyon.

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