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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Lyon is to bus which costs €25 - €80 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Spain 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 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Spain and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Spain to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Spain to Lyon?

The distance between Spain and Lyon is 661 km. The road distance is 634.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €50 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Spain to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Spain to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Spain to Lyon?

The best way to get from Spain to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €80 and takes 9h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Spain to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Spain to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Spain to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Lyon is 635 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Spain to Lyon.

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

Book your Spain to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3682+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Spain to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Spain and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Spain to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Spain to Lyon by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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 Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
6h 10m
€53–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Lyonbus FlixBus 788 / ...
9h 5m
€25–80
Drive 634.6 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Lyoncar 634.6 km
6h 1m
€99–142
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritzbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
4h 6m
€66–304
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Lyonrideshare 636.1 km
7h 25m
€45–50
Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BCN - LYS
4h 35m
€43–160
Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MAD - LYS
5h
€63–190
Fly from Seville Airport
1. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SVQ - LYS
5h 28m
€79–199
Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PMI - LYS
4h 29m
€50–170

Spain to Lyon by train (Renfe)

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6h 10mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 660.6 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Spain and Lyon, France?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Barcelona to Lyon every 2 hours. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 9h 5m. ALSA also services this route once daily.

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