- Must visit
Musée des Confluences
Major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon's signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 34 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 Saint Exupery Airport will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 8 buses that leave Barcelona for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 536 km distance in an average of 9 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 10 h 40 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.










Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price | $200 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $105 (€86).
A bus is $155 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $200 (€164).
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $130 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $85 (€70). The journey takes 8h 33m versus 6h 29m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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 Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:10 PM Barcelona | 8h45 | 10:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Barcelona | 10h45 | 10:15 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:50 AM Barcelona | 13h15 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 AM Barcelona | 9h50 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 AM Barcelona | 9h05 | 3:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Barcelona to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 333 miles (536 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 333 miles (536 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Lyon Saint Exupery Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trip today.
Major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon's signature cultural attractions.
Lyon's premier fine arts museum, housed in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Museum dedicated to the Lumière brothers and the birth of cinema, located in the family villa in the Monplaisir district.
Lyon's historic old town, famous for Renaissance streets, traboules, courtyards, and lively atmospheric lanes.
One of Europe's largest pedestrian squares and a major central meeting point, with views toward Fourvière.
Lyon's flagship urban park with a lake, botanical spaces, long walking paths, and broad appeal for both visitors and locals.
Light pike dumplings, usually baked in a creamy Nantua sauce. A classic Lyonnaise specialty strongly associated with the city’s traditional cuisine.
A traditional salad with frisée, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. It is one of the best-known everyday dishes from Lyon.
Lyon’s famous sausage baked inside rich brioche dough. It is a beloved specialty found in bouchons and charcuterie shops.
Famous covered food market with many respected counters for charcuterie, cheese, pastries, seafood, and regional specialties.
Well-known traditional Lyon restaurant associated with refined bouchon cooking, especially quenelles, offal dishes, and regional classics.
Classic bouchon lyonnais known for traditional local specialties, hearty portions, and a convivial old-Lyon atmosphere.
Airport prices are higher than central Lyon. Coffee, snacks, and sit-down meals cost more than in the city.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for cafés is polite; 5-10% only for very good restaurant service.
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Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) -> Lyon Part-Dieu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan). Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
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