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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£118
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 36 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
1111 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
Of the 5 buses that leave Santiago de Compostela for Lyon every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1111 km distance in an average of 1 d 4 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 8 h 25 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 train, coach and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £62.
Distance: 1111 km
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£102 Average Price Cheapest | £248 Average Price | £161 Average Price |
24h 50m Average total duration 24h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 12m Average total duration 25h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santiago de Compostela to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Lyon coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 3164 · 5131 | 11:50 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 29h55 | 17:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 14:00 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 27h15 | 17:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:05 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 33h05 | 01:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
| 09:25 Santiago de Compostela | 30h05 | 15:30 Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon
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Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon run on average 3 times per day, taking around 24h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 1111 km distance in 20h 14m.
Distance 1111 km |
Average bus duration 24h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 20h 14m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Santiago de Compostela to LyonYou can travel by bus between Santiago de Compostela to Lyon with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Santiago de Compostela to Lyon coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santiago de Compostela and Lyon
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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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