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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
17 h 31 m
Average duration
21 h 14 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
913 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport 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 Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 4 buses that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport on Thu, Jul 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 913 km distance in an average of 21 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 31 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 1 d 5 h 6 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.
3187 · 502218:55 PM18h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:55 PMColombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM20h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:10 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$891One-way1 transfer- FlixBus11:59 PM17h31Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM29h06Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:05 AMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$1471One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM17h31Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1191One-way0 transfers
- 3187 · 502218:55 PM18h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:55 PMColombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)$791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM20h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:10 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$891One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM29h06Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:05 AMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$1471One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight and bus for Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $42.
Distance: 567 miles (913 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price | $312 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 20m Average total duration 18h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $181 (€149).
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 50m.
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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.
Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 17h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 34h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $186 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 37h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 24h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Live departures
Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 20h20 | 5:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| 3187 · 50221 | 8:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h00 | 2:55 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 17h31 | 5:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 24h11 | 12:10 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 18h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 18:50, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 567 miles (913 km) distance in 17h 31m.
Distance 567 miles (913 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 31m |
First bus 6:50 PM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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