The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Lyon
Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
17 h 56 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
912 km
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.
The average ticket from Madrid to Lyon will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid for Lyon on Mon, Jan 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 12 the direct buses cover the 912 km distance in an average of 17 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 40 m .
On Mon, Jan 12 the slowest buses will take 20 h 20 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a flight costs an average of €47.
Distance: 566 miles (912 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€88 Average price Cheapest | €207 Average price | €167 Average price |
18h 17m Average total duration 17h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Madrid to Lyon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:14AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 18h01 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 23h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 20h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 19h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 18h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 18h16 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Live departures
Madrid to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Lyon buses for today, Sunday, January 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 7:35 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 17h25 | 1:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
34152 | 7:35 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 17h25 | 1:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h45 | 1:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 17h00 | 3:55 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
4004 · 94765 | 2:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 23h10 | 1:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 20h20 | 4:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 16h40 | 12:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 19h30 | 5:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 19h15 | 5:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h45 | 5:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h30 | 5:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h30 | 5:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:59 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 18h16 | 5:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:14 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h01 | 5:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Lyon
Buses from Madrid to Lyon run on average 9 times per day, taking around 17h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 566 miles (912 km) distance in 16h 40m.
Distance 566 miles (912 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 16h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Madrid to LyonYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as $52 (€42). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Madrid, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your route in bus stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Ourbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a stunning 19th-century basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Renaissance architecture and narrow cobblestone streets
- Parc de la Tête d'Or, a large urban park featuring a zoo, botanical garden, and lake
- Musée des Confluences, a modern science and anthropology museum with innovative exhibits
- Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest open squares, ideal for shopping and dining.
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned indoor market offering gourmet food and local specialties
- Take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône for a unique view of the city
- Explore the traboules, secret passageways in Vieux Lyon
- Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, known for its diverse program
- Visit the Institut Lumière, dedicated to the history of cinema.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Ourbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Ourbus
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ourbus
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Lyon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
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