How to get from Lyon to Sète
- 277 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 44m
1 transfer
Bus
€36
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Sète. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 44m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 277 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
277 km
Lyon to Sète: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Béziersbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·5h 05m - 2Béziers Vias airport → SètebusAirport shuttle bus·54m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Sète works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Béziers, about 5h 5m. Transfer in Béziers and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Sète (54 min). In total it's roughly €36 over 8h 44m, 1 transfer.
Lyon to Sète: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Sète?
The most useful route takes about 8h 44m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Lyon to Sète?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Sète from Lyon?
About 277 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Sète cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €36. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Sète?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Lyon to Sète without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 11m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sète?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026