How much is the bus ticket from Lyon to Santander?

The cheapest bus tickets from Lyon to Santander start from $205. The average price for this route is around $207. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Lyon to Santander?

The average bus travel time from Lyon to Santander is 20h 5m, covering a distance of 730 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Lyon to Santander route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lyon to Santander?

The earliest bus departs from Lyon to Santander at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 12:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lyon to Santander?

A bus trip from Lyon to Santander generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Lyon to Santander?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61073 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lyon to Santander?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lyon to Santander?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lyon to Santander?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Lyon to Santander from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Santander on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10am	Perrache	20h 5m	1:15am	Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2	Cheapest
	Bus	5:10am	Perrache	20h 5m	1:15am	Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:49 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lyon to Santander

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Santander. The journey takes about 20 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $205, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

20h 5mAverage Duration

730 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$205 - $281	Average Duration20h 5m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$105 - $105	Average Duration11h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Santander?

Stops in Lyon

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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B
Lyon Airport
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
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D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
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E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
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F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Stops in Santander

A
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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B
Santander Airport
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C
Av. de los Castros 43A
Av. de los Castros 43A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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D
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz, 52, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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E
Av. de Pontejos
Av. de Pontejos, 33A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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F
Estación Marítima
39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/561,117 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,983 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

ES bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Santander by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Lyon to Santander?
The cheapest bus tickets from Lyon to Santander start from $205. The average price for this route is around $207. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Lyon to Santander?
The average bus travel time from Lyon to Santander is 20h 5m, covering a distance of 730 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Lyon to Santander route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Lyon to Santander?
The earliest bus departs from Lyon to Santander at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 12:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lyon to Santander?
A bus trip from Lyon to Santander generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Lyon to Santander?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61073 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Lyon to Santander?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Lyon to Santander?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Lyon to Santander?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-08

$80

01-09

$66

Today

No data

01-11

$66

01-12

$79

01-13

$79

01-14

$80

01-15

$79

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Santander was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $66

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Santander, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $66 to $197 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Santander based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2026-01-11.