4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€33
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€59
Fastest journey on Sep 05
16 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
16 h 57 m
Buses on Sep 05
6
Distance
900 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon 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 to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 6 buses from Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 900 km distance in an average of 16 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 20 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 17 h 25 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.
2:30 PM16h20Lyon6:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€331One-way0 transfers- 3:30 PM16h20Lyon7:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€331One-way0 transfers
- 4:15 AM17h20Lyon9:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€471One-way0 transfers
- 4:10 AM17h25Lyon9:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€491One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 PM18h00Lyon2:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€601One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 PM16h20Lyon7:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€331One-way0 transfers
- 2:30 PM16h20Lyon6:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€331One-way0 transfers
- 4:15 AM17h20Lyon9:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€471One-way0 transfers
- 3:15 AM17h20Lyon8:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€1311One-way0 transfers
- 4:10 AM17h25Lyon9:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €87, while a flight costs an average of €389.
Distance: 559 miles (900 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€87 Average price Cheapest | €389 Average price | €255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 41m Average total duration 17h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 2m 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 to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A bus is €302 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average €389.
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 11m.
Tickets start at around €87 compared to roughly €255 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €168. The journey takes 17h 11m versus 12h 2m 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, Union Ivkoni International.
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 to Madrid Barajas Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €100 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €118 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €92 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €50 |
Live departures
Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 8:50 PM Lyon, Gare Perrache | 16h40 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Normal | 8:50 PM Lyon, Gare Perrache | 16h40 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 54153 | 8:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 16h35 | 1:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 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 | |
| Normal · Normal | 10:45 PM Lyon, Gare Perrache | 18h05 | 4:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 10:50 PM Lyon, Gare Perrache | 18h00 | 4:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
| 3:15 AM Lyon | 17h20 | 8:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:10 AM Lyon | 17h25 | 9:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:15 AM Lyon | 17h20 | 9:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:30 PM Lyon | 16h20 | 6:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:30 PM Lyon | 16h20 | 7:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport
France
Spain
Buses from Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 17h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €29 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 21:59. The fastest bus covers the 559 miles (900 km) distance in 14h 39m.
Distance 559 miles (900 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 39m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 9:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte from Lyon to Madrid Barajas AirportYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte for as low as €37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon 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.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport
Most Lyon to Madrid Barajas Airport buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Madrid Barajas Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Getting to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lyon, Gare Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
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