What is the distance between San Sebastian and Lyon?

The distance between San Sebastian and Lyon is around 606 km (376 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Sebastian to Lyon?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Donostia, in San Sebastian, and end it at Perrache, in Lyon.

Bus San Sebastian to Lyon from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Sebastian to Lyon on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:20am	Donostia	13h 55m	11:15pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
11:35am	Donostia	10h 25m	10:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
4:00am	Donostia	14h 10m	6:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
9:20am	Donostia	19h 10m	4:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
7:20pm	Donostia	19h 10m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Sebastian to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

605 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $277	Average Duration14h 10m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$67 - $77	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,689 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,938 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.8

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in San Sebastian and Lyon?

Stops in San Sebastian

A - Donostia

B - Pío XII

C - Universidad

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Sebastian to Lyon by bus

What is the distance between San Sebastian and Lyon?
The distance between San Sebastian and Lyon is around 606 km (376 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Sebastian to Lyon?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Donostia, in San Sebastian, and end it at Perrache, in Lyon.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-06

No data

11-07

$76

Today

No data

11-09

$74

11-10

$56

11-11

$74

11-12

No data

11-13

$72

The cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $154 for a bus ticket from San Sebastian to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-11-10.

Usually FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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