The average train between Lyon and Madrid takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. There is at least one train per day from Lyon to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Lyon and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 2:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lyon is at 3:41 PM which arrives into Madrid at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Madrid station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
Lyon to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Lyon to Madrid train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Lyon and Madrid is 912.1 km. The road distance is 1,263 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Barcelona-Sants in around 8h 6m.
