There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Spain by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
4h 57m€84–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 5m€40–85Drive 636.6 km
- Drive from Lyon to Barcelonacar 636.6 km
6h 7m€104–150Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
- Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
4h 13m€94–342Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Barcelone636.8 km
7h 27m€41Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane LYS - PMI
4h 23m€71–211Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
4h 47m€52–200Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LYS - MAD
5h 8m€68–260Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Málaga Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane LYS - AGP
5h 21m€77–258Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- 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€60–245
Lyon to Spain by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Spain is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Spain is to fly and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs €90 - €350.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Spain. 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 Spain is 661 km. The road distance is 636.6 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Spain without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Lyon to Spain, including transfers.
Lyon to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Spain train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Spain is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and 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, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–310
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–250
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Málaga Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50–250
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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Lyon to Spain train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Spain is 637 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Lyon to Spain.
Book your Lyon to Spain train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lyon to Spain bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Spain. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.