What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Madrid is to bus which costs €45 - €230 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Madrid is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Madrid?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Madrid. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Lyon to Madrid?

The distance between Lyon and Madrid is 1263 km. The road distance is 1192.9 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Madrid without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 7h 39m and costs €85 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Madrid?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Lyon to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Madrid bus from?

Lyon to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Madrid train from?

Lyon to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Madrid?

The best way to get from Lyon to Madrid is to train via Barcelona which takes 7h 39m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €230 and takes 16h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €210 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Madrid bus arrive?

Lyon to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Madrid station.

Where does the Lyon to Madrid train arrive?

Lyon to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Madrid is 1193 km. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Lyon to Madrid.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Madrid?

Book your Lyon to Madrid train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Madrid?

Book your Lyon to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6861+ hotels available in Madrid.

Lyon to Madrid - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, train (TGV, Renfe), or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Barcelona
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
7h 39m
€89–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Madridbus FlixBus N748 / ...
16h 40m
€45–230
Drive 1,192.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Madridcar 1,192.9 km
11h 43m
€188–271
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LYS - MAD
4h 55m
€68–208
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain 9730
9h 14m
€117–200
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane GVA - MAD
6h 45m
€82–337

Lyon to Madrid by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 39mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,263.2 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Barcelona-Sants in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Madrid once daily. Tickets cost €50–190 and the journey takes 16h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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