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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Spain is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €45 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Spain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Spain?

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 56m.

How far is it from Lyon to Spain?

The distance between Lyon and Spain is 661 km. The road distance is 636.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Spain without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €75 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Lyon to Spain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Spain bus from?

Lyon to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Spain train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Spain?

The best way to get from Lyon to Spain is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 8h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €230 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Lyon to Spain bus arrive?

Lyon to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Spain train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Spain is 636 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Lyon to Spain.

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

Book your Lyon to Spain train tickets online with Omio.

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

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Where can I stay near Spain?

There are 5021+ hotels available in Spain.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Spain?

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.

Lyon to Spain - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 11 ways to get from Lyon to Spain by train (Renfe), 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 (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
4h 56m
€76–122
Bus via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
8h 17m
€33–116
Drive 636.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Barcelonacar 636.4 km
6h 7m
€101–146
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane LYS - PMI
4h 26m
€48–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 25m
€40–75
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Barcelonerideshare 636.8 km
7h 27m
€41
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus
5h
€68–351
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
4h 47m
€41–171
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LYS - MAD
5h 8m
€67–199
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Málaga Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane LYS - AGP
5h 16m
€56–207
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
6h 40m
€55–212

Lyon to Spain by train (Renfe)

7Weekly Trains

4h 56mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 660.6 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and 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, ALSA operates a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 once daily. Tickets cost €26–110 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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