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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$59
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$140
Fastest journey on Aug 30
17 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
22 h 38 m
Buses on Aug 30
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 $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 4 buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct buses cover the 913 km distance in an average of 22 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 31 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest buses will take 1 d 10 h 40 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)$591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:59 PM17h31Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1011One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM20h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:10 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM34h40Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)9:35 AMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$2211One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM17h31Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1011One-way0 transfers
- 3187 · 502218:55 PM18h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:55 PMColombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)$591One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM20h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:10 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1791One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM34h40Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)9:35 AMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$2211One-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 an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $198.
Distance: 567 miles (913 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $318 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 34m Average total duration 18h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $100 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $198.
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 4m.
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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 $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 17h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 34h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 17h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
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, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 6:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h05 | 12:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h00 | 12:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h25 | 2:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:59 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h31 | 3:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 3 times per day, taking around 18h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 but you can travel from only $49 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 18:50, the last at 21:59. The fastest bus covers the 567 miles (913 km) distance in 17h 31m.
Distance 567 miles (913 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 17h 31m |
First bus 6:50 PM |
Last bus 9:59 PM |
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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