The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Santander
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
12 h 45 m
Average duration
16 h 58 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
730 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Santander will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £55.
Of the 3 buses that leave Lyon for Santander every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 730 km distance in an average of 16 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 20 h 5 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Lyon to Santander
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £67.
Distance: 730 km
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Live departures
Lyon to Santander bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Santander coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:10 Lyon | 20h05 | 23:15 Santander | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:15 Lyon | 18h05 | 07:20 Santander | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:59 Lyon | 12h45 | 10:44 Santander | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Santander
Buses from Lyon to Santander run on average 2 times per day, taking around 15h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 730 km distance in 12h 45m.
Distance 730 km |
Average bus duration 15h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 45m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Lyon to SantanderYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Santander with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Union Ivkoni - Unibus
FAQs: Lyon to Santander coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Santander 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 Santander, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Santander
- 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
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