How to travel from San Sebastián to Lyon, France

The distance between San Sebastián and Lyon is around 652km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Lyon by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LyonSan Sebastián if you're planning a return trip.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated byIberia+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance787km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Lyon

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Lyon by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between San Sebastián and Lyon is around 652km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from San Sebastián and Lyon by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Lyon is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Lyon. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hendaia and Massy Tgv. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between San Sebastián and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Sebastián and Lyon. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between San Sebastián and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 30m.

Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Lyon. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Sebastián and Lyon. Flights depart from San Sebastian (EAS) and arrive at Lyon (LYS) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from San Sebastián to Lyon. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from San Sebastián to Lyon typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from San Sebastian (EAS) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from San Sebastián and Lyon. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Lyon is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Lyon

Transport options from San Sebastián to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
€285($285)
hourly1,315km (817 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 25m
€165($165)
5 times a day652km (405 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
€375($375)
once daily1,209km (751 miles)
Train via Toulouse Matabiau8h 55m
€160($160)
once daily932km (579 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 30m
€30($30)
5 times a day808km (502 miles)
Bus via Gare de Moissac Pierre Chabrie12hrs
€37($37)
5 times a week953km (592 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€145($145)
on demand787km (489 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon