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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$154
Fastest journey
17 h 45 m
Average duration
23 h
Buses per day
4
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 $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for Madrid Barajas Airport on Fri, May 08, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 913 km distance in an average of 23 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 45 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 1 d 8 h 30 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.
6:45 PM17h45Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$561One-way0 transfers
7:35 AM23h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1071One-way0 transfers- 1:40 PM18h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2001One-way0 transfers
- 10:40 PM32h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2531One-way0 transfers
- 6:45 PM17h45Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$561One-way0 transfers
- 1:40 PM18h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2001One-way0 transfers
- 7:35 AM23h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1071One-way0 transfers
- 10:40 PM32h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport7:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2531One-way0 transfers
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 prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 567 miles (913 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$147 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price | $321 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 29m Average total duration 24h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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 $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $159 (€127).
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 59m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan 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, Thu | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $114 |
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, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 20h25 | 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport
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Spain
Buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 24h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $69 (€55) but you can travel from only $50 (€40) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 04:25, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 567 miles (913 km) distance in 17h 45m.
Distance 567 miles (913 km) |
Average bus duration 24h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€55) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 45m |
First bus 4:25 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Bus providers: 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 BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $50 (€40). 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
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- Accessible seating options.
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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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