- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 38 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Lyon will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 24 buses that leave Barcelona for Lyon on Thu, Jun 18, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 531 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 7 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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3154Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 329 miles (531 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $214 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lyon:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Lyon costing on average $142 (€115).
A bus is $157 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lyon costing on average $214 (€173).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $130 (€105) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73 (€59). The journey takes 6h 34m versus 6h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Sindbad.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Lyon buses for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:25 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h05 | 5:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
93130 | 11:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h00 | 8:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3156 | 3:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h55 | 12:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h40 | 2:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
54152 | 5:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h25 | 1:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3154 | 8:10 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h55 | 4:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 8h00 | 5:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 8h00 | 5:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 8h35 | 6:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h15 | 5:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h15 | 5:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h05 | 6:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 8h20 | 7:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 7:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 18 | |||||
83134 | 12:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h55 | 8:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 9h50 | 12:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 9h20 | 12:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Barcelona to Lyon run on average 17 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 329 miles (531 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 329 miles (531 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon trip today.
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Excellent museum on Roman Lyon with mosaics, inscriptions, and artifacts beside the ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Striking science and society museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, famous for immersive displays and architecture.
The city's atmospheric old quarter with Renaissance lanes, traboules, courtyards, and a strong UNESCO heritage feel.
One of Europe's largest open squares and a key central meeting point in Lyon's Presqu'île.
Large urban park with lake, botanical spaces, greenhouses, and broad paths for walking and relaxing.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic specialty of Lyonnais cuisine.
A warm salad of frisee lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's hearty bouchon cooking.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a festive and traditional Lyonnais dish often served in bouchons.
An iconic fine-dining restaurant with deep Lyon culinary heritage, serving elegant cuisine in a prestigious setting.
A respected modern bouchon offering refined takes on Lyonnais classics in a warm and polished setting.
A historic bouchon known for classic Lyonnais dishes, convivial service, and a traditional, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: bakeries and lunch deals are good value, while central hotels and dinner spots cost more.
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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