How far is Santiago de Compostela from Lyon?

About 690 miles (1113 km) separate Santiago de Compostela and Lyon.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon?

Most of the buses traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon leave from Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela and arrive at Perrache. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Once in Lyon, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Old Town, Institut Lumière, Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, Le Centre d’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation and Walk along the Rhône.

Bus Santiago de Compostela to Lyon from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santiago de Compostela to Lyon on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:50pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela	1d 5h	6:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Santiago de Compostela to Lyon on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Estación de Autobuses, Rúa de Clara Campoamor	22h 44m	10:14am	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	11:30am	Estación de Autobuses, Rúa de Clara Campoamor	22h 44m	10:14am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	Santiago de Compostela	1d 17h	5:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Santiago de Compostela	1d 22h	3:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Santiago de Compostela	1d 4h	4:20pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Santiago de Compostela	1d 8h	1:30am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Santiago de Compostela	1d 17h	10:30am	Lyon	No tags

Next departures for Santiago de Compostela to Lyon on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:45pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela	1d 5h	10:05pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:25am	Santiago de Compostela	23h 5m	10:30am	Lyon	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela	1d 5h	6:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Santiago de Compostela	1d 1h	12:25pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Santiago de Compostela	23h 25m	10:50am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Santiago de Compostela	1d 8h	1:30am	Perrache	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:09 AM CET.

Get from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

688 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

ALSA

4.5/560,736 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,111 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Santiago de Compostela and Lyon?

Stops in Santiago de Compostela

A - Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela

B - Parada de Autobus Santiago de Compostela

C - Av. de Lugo

D - San Lázaro

E - Av. de Rosalía de Castro

F - Rúa San Lázaro

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon by bus

How far is Santiago de Compostela from Lyon?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon?
What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

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The cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $188 for a bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually FlixBus 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.