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Cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Lyon

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Cheapest

€66

Average

€110

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

10:30PM19h40

Madrid

06:10PMLyon, Gare Perrache

€661One-way

1 transfer

06:20PM24h30

Madrid

06:50PMLyon, Gare Perrache

€1081One-way

1 transfer

08:50PM16h35

Madrid, Estación Sur

01:25PMLyon

€1121One-way

0 transfers

09:05PM20h05

Madrid

05:10PMLyon

€1301One-way

1 transfer

10:55PM35h55

Madrid

10:50AMLyon

€1351One-way

1 transfer

Bus schedule from Madrid to Lyon

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 27

BlaBlaCar Bus

06:20PM24h30

Madrid

06:50PMLyon, Gare Perrache

1 transfer

BlaBlaCar Bus

10:30PM19h40

Madrid

06:10PMLyon, Gare Perrache

1 transfer

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Bus times from Madrid to Lyon

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Fastest Journey

19 h 40 m

Average

22 h 5 m

Buses per day

Distance

912 km

It's difficult to get from Madrid to Lyon without transferring at least once.

2nd Fastest

10:30PM19h40

Madrid

06:10PMLyon, Gare Perrache

€661One-way

1 transfer

06:20PM24h30

Madrid

06:50PMLyon, Gare Perrache

€1081One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Madrid to Lyon

	Distance	565 miles (912 km)
	Average bus duration	16 h 45 min
	Average bus ticket price	$66 (€59)
	Bus frequency	1 a day
	Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
	Bus companies	Ovanesovi Group, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra, Eurolines Switzerland, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa Premium, Flixbus, Infobus or BlaBlaCar

Buses from Madrid to Lyon cover the 565 miles (912 km) long trip taking on average 16 h 45 min with our travel partners like Ovanesovi Group, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra, Eurolines Switzerland, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa Premium, Flixbus, Infobus or BlaBlaCar. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $66 (€59), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $56 (€50). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 and arrive in Lyon, Gare Perrache.

Bus companies: Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus from Madrid to Lyon

Alsa, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus buses will get you to Lyon from Madrid from $56 (€50). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Cheapest Price: $58

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Cheapest Price: $56

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Madrid to Lyon with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 16 h 35 min
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Lyon

FAQs: Take the bus from Madrid to Lyon 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 Madrid to Lyon.

Cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Lyon can start from as little as $56 (€50) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Madrid to Lyon is $66 (€59); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Madrid to Lyon is 16 h 45 min to travel the 565 mile (912 km) long trip, with around there is 1 bus per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Madrid to Lyon leaves at 8: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Madrid to Lyon leaves at 9: 30 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Madrid to Lyon without having to change trains with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International or BlaBlaCar Bus. There is 1 direct bus from Madrid to Lyon each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a bus from Madrid to Lyon, you can count on Ovanesovi Group, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa Supra, Eurolines Switzerland, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa Premium, Flixbus, Infobus or BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Lyon. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service from Madrid to Lyon and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

When departing from Madrid, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4, Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your route in bus stations like Lyon, Gare Perrache, Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport and Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4, which is located around 12 miles (19.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Lyon, Gare Perrache, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Madrid to Lyon is March.

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