How much is the bus ticket from Lyon to Santander?

The cheapest bus tickets from Lyon to Santander start at R 2 434. The average price for this route is around R 2 453. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Lyon to Santander?

The average bus journey time from Lyon to Santander is 20h 5m, covering a distance of 730 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Lyon to Santander?

The earliest bus departs from Lyon to Santander at 05:10. And the latest bus departs at 12:00.

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

A bus trip from Lyon to Santander produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 R 776 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lyon to Santander on 15 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	05:10	Perrache	20h 5m	01:15	Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2	Cheapest
	Bus	05:10	Perrache	20h 5m	01:15	Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2	Fastest

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

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 2 434, 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 priceR 2 434 - R 3 335	Average duration20h 5m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 242 - R 1 242	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

4.5/561 114 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

FlixBus

3.5/511 976 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 2 434. The average price for this route is around R 2 453. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Lyon to Santander?
The average bus journey time from Lyon to Santander is 20h 5m, covering a distance of 730 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Lyon to Santander?
The earliest bus departs from Lyon to Santander at 05:10. And the latest bus departs at 12:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lyon to Santander?
A bus trip from Lyon to Santander produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

07/01

R 776

08/01

R 942

Today

R 776

10/01

No data

11/01

R 776

12/01

R 933

13/01

R 939

14/01

R 942

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Santander was searched and found on 07 Jan 2026 with a price of R 776

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 R 776 to R 2 334 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 R 776, which is on 2026-01-11.