The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Alicante
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£116
Fastest journey
16 h 35 m
Average duration
17 h 49 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
933 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Alicante will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £79.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lyon for Alicante every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 933 km distance in an average of 17 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 10 m 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, and a flight costs an average of £40.
Distance: 933 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£99 Average Price | £180 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
16h 18m Average total duration 15h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Alicante bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Alicante coaches for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 19h10 | 08:10 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 17h15 | 11:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 16h35 | 15:05 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Alicante
Buses from Lyon to Alicante run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £33 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 933 km distance in 16h 35m.
Distance 933 km |
Average bus duration 15h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 16h 35m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Lyon to AlicanteYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Alicante with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as £33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Alicante coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Alicante by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alicante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Alicante
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 06, 09, 24 Tram: L1, L2
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