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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 20
CHF50
Average ticket price on Sep 20
CHF72
Fastest journey on Sep 20
17 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
18 h 40 m
Buses on Sep 20
5
Distance
913 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around CHF72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF50.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 5 buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 913 km distance in an average of 18 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 5 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 22 h 5 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.
7762 · 541537:45 PM17h45Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)1:30 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)CHF501One-way1 transfer- 51982 · 31863:30 PM17h55Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)9:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)CHF551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:50 PM17h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)CHF681One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM18h30Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)CHF811One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM22h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)CHF1031One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:50 PM17h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)CHF681One-way0 transfers
- 7762 · 541537:45 PM17h45Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)1:30 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)CHF501One-way1 transfer
- 51982 · 31863:30 PM17h55Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)9:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)CHF551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM18h30Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)CHF811One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM22h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)CHF1031One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF111, while a flight costs an average of CHF393.
Distance: 567 miles (913 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF111 Average price Cheapest | CHF393 Average price | CHF259 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 55m Average total duration 18h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A bus is CHF282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average CHF393.
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 25m.
Tickets start at around CHF111 compared to roughly CHF259 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF148. The journey takes 18h 25m versus 11h 22m 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.
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.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF115 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF214 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF68 |
Live departures
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 18h30 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h05 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 22h05 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
| 51982 · 3186 | 3:30 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 17h55 | 9:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
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Buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 18h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF46 but you can travel from only CHF37 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:20, the last at 19:50. The fastest bus covers the 567 miles (913 km) distance in 16h 20m.
Distance 567 miles (913 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF46 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 20m |
First bus 7:20 AM |
Last bus 7:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas AirportYou can travel by bus between Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as CHF37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas 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 Madrid Barajas Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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