There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Catalonia by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, rideshare, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
4h 57m€84–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
8h€40–95Drive 636.4 km
- Drive from Lyon to Barcelonacar 636.4 km
6h 7m€103–148Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
4h 47m€47–200Rideshare
- 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 42m€62–246
Lyon to Catalonia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Catalonia is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Catalonia is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs €45 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Lyon and Catalonia is 661 km. The road distance is 636.4 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Catalonia without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Lyon to Catalonia, including transfers.
Lyon to Catalonia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Catalonia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Catalonia is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €200 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Catalonia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 4h 48m. TGV inOui also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord once daily. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 8h. Sindbad also services this route once a week.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €41
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Catalonia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Lyon to Catalonia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Catalonia is 636 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Lyon to Catalonia.
Book your Lyon to Catalonia train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lyon to Catalonia bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.
There are 5122+ hotels available in Catalonia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Catalonia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









