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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Santander (Estacion de Autobuses) | Gare routière de Gerland | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:44 PM CEST.
Get from Santander to Lyon
The journey takes about 19 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 192,047, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Santander and Lyon?
Stops in Santander
- ACalle Navas de Tolosa, 2, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
- C
Av. de los Castros 43A
Av. de los Castros 43A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain - D
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz, 52, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain - E
Av. de Pontejos
Av. de Pontejos, 33A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain - F
Estación Marítima
39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Stops in Lyon
- BRue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
- C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France - D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France - E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France - FLes Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santander to Lyon 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 Santander to Lyon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santander to Lyon start from COP 192,047. The average price for this route is around COP 269,592. 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 Santander to Lyon?
The average bus travel time from Santander to Lyon is 19h 5m, covering a distance of 730 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Santander to Lyon route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santander to Lyon?
The earliest bus departs from Santander to Lyon at 9:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santander to Lyon?
A bus trip from Santander to Lyon generates an estimated 18.2368 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 Santander to Lyon?
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 61807 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santander to Lyon?
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 Santander to Lyon?
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 Santander to Lyon?
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.
The cheapest trip from Santander to Lyon was searched and found on May 8, 2026 with a price of COP 177,762To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santander to Lyon, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from COP 177,762 to COP 847,845 for a bus ticket from Santander to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 177,762 which is on 2026-05-08.
What's the cheapest way to go from Santander to Lyon?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
