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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €45 - €50 and takes 7h 25m.

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 3h 56m and costs €65 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs €75 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus 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 11m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €110 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €170 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Spain to Lyon bus arrive?

Spain to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus 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 1244+ 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 10 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 11m
€75–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 55m
€26–110
Drive 634.6 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Lyoncar 634.6 km
6h 1m
€101–146
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3h 56m
€68–341
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
€41–170
Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PMI - LYS
4h 32m
€48–230
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
€66–199
Fly from Málaga Airport
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AGP - LYS
4h 57m
€56–207
Fly from Seville Airport
1. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SVQ - LYS
5h 23m
€81–211

Spain to Lyon by train (Renfe)

7Weekly Trains

6h 11mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 660.6 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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 €75–130 and the journey takes 5h 7m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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