There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly from Lyon • 5h 2m
Cheapest option
Bus • 16h 46m
5 alternative options
Train to Geneva, fly • 6h 55m
Train • 8h 44m
Bus via Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur • 16h 46m
Bus via Madrid • 20h
Drive • 11h 28m
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is 112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 16h 46m.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is to fly which costs €45 - €180 and takes 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Estación De Atocha via Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
It is 912 km from Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. It is approximately 1224.5 km to drive.
The best way to get from Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €100 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, including transfers.
Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 8h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 16h 46m.
- Distance: 912.1 km
- Duration: 5h 2m
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Spain?
Volotea, Iberia and five other airlines fly from Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Barcelona-Sants in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Lyon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €300
Flights from Lyon to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €420
Flights from Geneva to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €420
Flights from Geneva to Madrid via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €420
Flights from Geneva to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €470
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Lyon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €300
Flights from Lyon to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €420
Flights from Geneva to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €420
Flights from Geneva to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €470
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon to Madrid via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €340
Flights from Geneva to Madrid via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €490
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Madrid via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €250
Flights from Geneva to Madrid via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €260
Flights from Geneva to Madrid via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €260
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lyon to Madrid via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €440
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €250
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Lyon to Madrid via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €420
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva to Madrid via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €430
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €30
- Rail 1st Class
- €29 - €40
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €26
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
- Rail 1st Class
- €20 - €26
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €32 - €37
- 1st Class
- €27 - €32
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Promo
- €60 - €80
- Promo+
- €68 - €73
- Flexible
- €90 - €120
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lyon Perrache to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- http://en.union-ivkoni.com/
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Madrid - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lyon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €200 - €300
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Lyon Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 55m.
Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Madrid - South Station.
Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is 1224 km. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Lyon to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.
Volotea, Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines and four other airlines offer flights from Lyon Airport to Madrid Airport.
There are 734+ hotels available in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Lyon to Lyon Airport is to tram which takes 27 min and costs €15.