There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Barcelona by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), rideshare, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
4h 48m€70–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 25m€25–110Drive 636.4 km
- Drive from Lyon to Barcelonacar 636.4 km
6h 7m€100–144Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
4h 47m€41–169Train via Valence
- Take the train from Lyon Jean Mace to Valence Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
6h 58m€126–218Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Barcelone636.8 km
7h 27m€41Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
6h 40m€55–218
Lyon to Barcelona by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €40 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Lyon and Barcelona is 658 km. The road distance is 636.4 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €70 - €130.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants takes 4h 48m including transfers and departs once daily.
Lyon to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €110 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €170 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants once daily. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–130
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–100
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–230
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Jean Mace to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Valence Ville to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +48 801 22 33 44
- bilety@sindbad.pl
- Website
- sindbad.pl
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.sindbad.pl/en/home
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €41
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Lyon to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Barcelona is 636 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Lyon to Barcelona.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.