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

The cheapest way to get from Sants to Lyon is to bus via Marina which costs €40 - €90 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sants to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Sants and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Lyon. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Sants and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Sants to Lyon?

The distance between Sants and Lyon is 658 km. The road distance is 636.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sants to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €80 - €120.

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

The train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu takes 5h 6m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Sants to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sants to Lyon train from?

Sants to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Sants to Lyon?

The best way to get from Sants to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Sants to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sants to Lyon train arrive?

Sants to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Sants to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Sants to Lyon is 637 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Sants to Lyon.

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

Book your Sants to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Sants to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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There are 5 ways to get from Sants to Lyon by train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
5h 6m
€80–120
Bus via Marina
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
8h 42m
€43–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Lyonbus FlixBus N1131 / ...
8h 20m
€55–85
Drive 636.6 km
1. Drive from Sants to Lyoncar 636.6 km
6h 2m
€104–150
Fly
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BCN - LYS
4h 28m
€52–199

Sants to Lyon by train (Renfe)

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Distance: 657.7 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu twice daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Barcelona to Lyon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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