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Cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Cheapest

$29

Average

$34

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

07:30AM9h30

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

05:00PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

$291One-way

1 transfer

2nd Cheapest

07:30AM9h00

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

04:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

$301One-way

0 transfers

09:00AM9h05

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

06:05PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

$311One-way

0 transfers

07:30AM6h30

Lyon

02:00PMBarcelona

$391One-way

0 transfers

11:40AM6h40

Lyon

06:20PMBarcelona

$411One-way

0 transfers

Lyon to Barcelona bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, October 11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Alsa	04:30AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	7h44	12:14PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	04:30AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	8h00	12:30PM Barcelona	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	07:30AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	9h00	04:30PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus	07:30AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	9h30	05:00PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 transfer
FlixBus	09:00AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	9h05	06:05PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus	10:30AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	8h55	07:25PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	02:00PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	9h05	11:05PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	02:00PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	12h10	02:10AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants	1 transfer
FlixBus	07:00PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	9h40	04:40AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	07:00PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	9h15	04:15AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus	10:50PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	7h35	06:25AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	11:40PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	8h50	08:30AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	11:40PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	8h20	08:00AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus	11:55PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	8h05	08:00AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Lyon to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Fastest Journey

7 h 35 m

Average

8 h 56 m

Buses per day

Distance

531 km

Of the 14 buses that leave Lyon for Barcelona every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:50PM7h35

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

06:25AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

$701One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

04:30AM7h44

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

12:14PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

$411One-way

0 transfers

04:30AM8h00

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

12:30PMBarcelona

$411One-way

0 transfers

11:55PM8h05

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

08:00AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

$701One-way

0 transfers

11:40PM8h20

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

08:00AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

$771One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Lyon to Barcelona

Distance	329 miles (530 km)
Average bus duration	7 h 30 min
Average bus ticket price	$59 (€50)
Bus frequency	6 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 6 direct buses a day
Bus providers	BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa or FlixBus

Buses from Lyon to Barcelona cover the 329 miles (530 km) long journey taking on average 7 h 30 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa or FlixBus. Normally, there are 6 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $30 (€26), but the average price of bus tickets is $59 (€50). Travelers depart most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa and FlixBus from Lyon to Barcelona

BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa and FlixBus buses will get you between Lyon and Barcelona from $27 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

Lyon to Barcelona bus information with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 7 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $27
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 3 a day

Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Bus information from Lyon to Barcelona with Alsa:

Average Duration: 7 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: $32
Alsa frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Lyon to Barcelona bus information:

Average Duration: 8 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $34
FlixBus frequency: 5 a day

Buses from Lyon to Barcelona

With numerous departures per day, travelers can sit back and relax on the 400-mile journey along the coast of the Balearic. Buses to Barcelona depart from Lyon at least 7 times per day, with a mixture of direct and indirect coaches. Passengers can cross the border into Spain, arriving in Barcelona in as little as 8 hours. The fastest route is the direct, overnight service, allowing passengers to wake in the cosmopolitan Catalonian capital fresh, and ready for the day ahead.

Which bus companies travel from Lyon to Barcelona?

Buses from Lyon to Barcelona are served by three main bus providers: Ouibus, Eurolines and Linebus. All three providers offer at least one direct departure per day. Ouibus offer the most connecting routes, with transfers usually taking place in another French station en route.

How long is the bus from Lyon to Barcelona?

Journey times vary along the 400-mile route. Both Ouibus and Eurolines offer the fastest journey time of 8 hours, traveling through the night for arrival in Barcelona the following morning. Linebus services tend to be slower, their mid-afternoon journey taking nearly 11 hours to complete the route. Indirect journeys take upwards of 13 hours.

How many buses are there from Lyon to Barcelona?

Every day, passengers can expect between 4 and 7 direct departures, with a further 2 to 4 indirect services. With at least 7 departures per day, passengers are sure to find a route that fits their schedule. There are options for departure throughout the day, though many services congregate around evening departure times, for easy overnight travel avoiding congestion.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Lyon to Barcelona?

Departure station: Buses depart from Lyon, Gare Perrache, the largest railway in the Perrache district. Trains to Gare Perrache connect Lyon to both Marseille and Geneva as well as Metro lines A to D which also provide onward travel. Numerous local buses are available, include an airport shuttle bus.

Arrival station: Stations arrive at both Barcelona Estación Nord and Barcelona Sants Station. Barcelona Sants is the main train station located in the west of the city, so onward travel should be easy to organize. Barcelona Estación Nord is about 3 miles from Barcelona Sants. It was once the main rail station but has since been closed and is now used as a bus station instead.

FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Barcelona

FAQs: Take the bus from Lyon to Barcelona with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Barcelona.

Cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Barcelona can start from as little as $30 (€26) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Lyon to Barcelona is $59 (€50); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Lyon to Barcelona bus time is 7 h 30 min covering the 329 mile (530 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Lyon to Barcelona leaves at 5: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Lyon to Barcelona leaves at 9: 55 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Lyon to Barcelona without having to change trains with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa or FlixBus. There are 6 direct buses from Lyon to Barcelona each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Lyon to Barcelona bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the route between Lyon and Barcelona as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Lyon, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache. When arriving in Barcelona, you can end your journey in bus stations like Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) and Barcelona, Aeropuerto Josep Tarradellas-El Prat (T1).

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Lyon to Barcelona by bus is January.

You have options as you can travel from Lyon to Barcelona 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.