How much does a bus ticket from Lyon to Santander cost?

The bus ticket price from Lyon to Santander starts at R 1 328. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Santander is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Lyon to Santander?

The average travel time between Lyon and Santander is around 20h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 732 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Lyon and Santander?

The number of buses from Lyon to Santander can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Lyon to Santander by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Lyon to Santander?

When taking the bus from Lyon to Santander, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Santander?

Buses travelling between Lyon and Santander leave from Perrache or Lyon Airport and arrive at Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2, Santander Airport, Av. de los Castros 43A.

Bus Lyon to Santander from R 804 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Lyon to Santander on 8 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		05:10	Perrache	20h 5m	01:15	Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2	Cheapest
		05:10	Perrache	20h 5m	01:15	Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 4:43 PM 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 1 328, 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
Bus	Average priceR 1 328 - R 3 362	Average duration20h 5m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 303 - R 1 303	Average duration11h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 207 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ALSA

4.5/560 676 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 093 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Santander?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Santander

A - Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2

B - Santander Airport

C - Av. de los Castros 43A

D - Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz

E - Av. de Pontejos

F - Estación Marítima

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Santander by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Lyon to Santander cost?
The bus ticket price from Lyon to Santander starts at R 1 328. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Santander is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Lyon to Santander?
The average travel time between Lyon and Santander is around 20h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 732 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Lyon and Santander?
The number of buses from Lyon to Santander can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Lyon to Santander by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Lyon to Santander?
When taking the bus from Lyon to Santander, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Santander?
Buses travelling between Lyon and Santander leave from Perrache or Lyon Airport and arrive at Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2, Santander Airport, Av. de los Castros 43A.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/11

R 973

05/11

R 977

Today

R 1 083

07/11

R 1 083

08/11

R 973

09/11

R 804

10/11

R 870

11/11

R 845

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Santander was searched and found on 09 Nov 2025 with a price of R 804

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 804 to R 2 420 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 804, which is on 2025-11-09.

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