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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon depart on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $22 but you can travel from only $16 by train.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 329 miles (531 km) distance in 1h 25m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 329 miles (531 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 |
Flights per day 16 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$288
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$1067
Fastest journey on Aug 29
3 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
4 h 47 m
Flights on Aug 29
35
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Lyon will cost around $1067 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $288.
It's difficult to get from Barcelona to Lyon without transferring at least once.
OS406 · OS353
OS402 · OS355
VY8242+
12530
VY8248+
9835
VY8248+
9836
AF1549 · AF7370
AF1449 · AF7364
IB426 · IB1179
AF1049 · AF7370
LH1127 · LH1078Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $430.
Distance: 329 miles (531 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$430 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lyon:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Lyon costing on average $103.
A bus is $376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lyon costing on average $430.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 8h 33m.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Lyon flights for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1649+ 5124 | 3:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h09 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1649+ 9844 | 3:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h09 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
VY1222 | 3:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h30 | 5:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1049+ 5124 | 4:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h19 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1049 · AF7370 | 4:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h20 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1049+ 9844 | 4:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h19 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1549 · AF7370 | 6:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 3h50 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1549 · AF7364 | 6:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h20 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1549 · AF7362 | 6:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 15h20 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1856 · TK1809 | 7:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 22h35 | 5:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1856 · TK1807 | 7:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h20 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1249 · AF7364 | 9:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h15 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1249 · AF7362 | 9:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h15 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1249 · AF7366 | 9:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h30 | 1:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
AF1449 · AF7366 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h35 | 1:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1449 · AF7364 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h20 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1449+ 12530 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h49 | 4:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1449+ 9812 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h50 | 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1449+ 9829 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h50 | 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
IB426 · IB1179 | 7:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h55 | 11:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8242+ 9826 | 7:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h35 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
VY8242+ 12530 | 7:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h34 | 4:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
VY8242+ 12526 | 7:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h35 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
TK1852 · TK1807 | 7:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 25h45 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1852 · TK1809 | 7:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h00 | 5:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS402 · OS355 | 10:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h20 | 7:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1149+ 12530 | 10:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h54 | 4:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1149+ 9836 | 10:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h57 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1149+ 9835 | 10:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h57 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1149 · AF7368 | 10:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h50 | 5:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1854 · TK1809 | 12:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 29h50 | 6:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1854 · TK1807 | 12:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 21h15 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1349+ 5240 · 5320 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h10 | 9:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
AF1349+ 9836 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h42 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1349+ 9835 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h42 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1349 · AF7370 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h40 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1349 · AF7368 | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h35 | 5:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1127 · LH1078 | 12:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h30 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1127 · LH1082 | 12:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h40 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8248+ 9836 | 1:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h52 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
VY8248+ 5240 · 5320 | 1:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h20 | 9:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
VY8248+ 9835 | 1:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h52 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
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Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Museum of cinema miniatures and film props in Vieux Lyon. Popular for detailed sets, special-effects history, and family-friendly exhibits.
Excellent free natural history and ethnography museum with fossils, animals, and global cultures. A strong local favorite, especially for families.
Renaissance quarter with cobbled lanes, traboules, courtyards, and major monuments. Essential for atmosphere, history, and walking exploration.
Central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with elegant streets, squares, shopping, and many of Lyon’s classic city views.
Historic silk-workers’ hill district with stairways, murals, markets, and hidden passageways. Great for local character and city panoramas.
Pike dumplings in a rich crayfish sauce. A Lyon classic from traditional bouchons, prized for its delicate fish texture and luxurious sauce.
Crisp salad of frisée, bacon lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. A staple Lyonnaise bistro dish that reflects the city's hearty cooking style.
Slow-cooked onions with vinegar, often served warm or chilled. This old Lyonnais side dish is traditional in bouchons and pairs well with charcuterie.
Refined dining by Paul Bocuse, known for polished French cuisine and iconic Lyon dishes in an elegant, historic dining room.
Well-known traditional bouchon in Vieux Lyon, praised for generous Lyonnais specialties and a lively old-city atmosphere.
Historic bouchon near Place Bellecour serving quenelles, salade lyonnaise, and classic regional fare in a warm traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while public transport is good value for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Lyon by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Lyon flights use the Barcelona El Prat Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Lyon airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals 1 and 2.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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