- Must visit
Musée des Confluences
A major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon’s signature cultural sites with strong temporary exhibitions.
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon depart on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $27 (€21) by bus.
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. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 329 miles (531 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Flights per day 13 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price
$194
Average price
$413
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Flights per day
52
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 $413 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $194.
Of the 52 flights that leave Barcelona for Lyon onSun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct flights cover the 531 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sun, May 31 the longest flights will take 4 h 25 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.
IB5294
IB5682
AF1449 · AF7366
AF1449 · AF7364
IB5296
IB5296
IB5682
IB5294
AF1449 · AF7364
LH1819+
LH4198Omio 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 prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 329 miles (531 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$215 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m 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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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 $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Lyon costing on average $142 (€115).
A bus is $157 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lyon costing on average $215 (€173).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Lyon flights for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VY8248+ 5240 · 5338 | 1:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h00 | 9:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH1129 · LH1082 | 1:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h30 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB416 · IB1183 | 2:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h35 | 6:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1955 · LX1076+ LH1082 | 2:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h25 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1955+ LH1197 · LH1082 | 2:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h25 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1955+ LH1199 · LH1082 | 2:55 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h25 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7370+ AF1649 | 3:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h20 | 10:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1131 · LH1082 | 4:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h00 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7370+ AF1049 | 4:40 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h30 | 10:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1133 · LH1082 | 5:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h10 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1549 · AF7370 | 6:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h00 | 10:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1549 · AF7364 | 6:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h15 | 10:25 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 | |
AF1249 · AF7364 | 9:15 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h10 | 10:25 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 | |
VY1222 | 9:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 10:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
AF1449 · AF7366 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h35 | 1:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1449+ 9812 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h50 | 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1449+ 12512 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h50 | 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1449+ 9826 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h50 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1449 · AF7364 | 6:10 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h15 | 10:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1139 · LH1076 | 6:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h40 | 1:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1139 · LH1078 | 6:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h30 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 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+ 12526 | 7:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h35 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
VY8242+ 9830 | 7:25 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h34 | 4:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
IB5294 | 7:30 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h35 | 9:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1819 · LH101 · LH1078 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h15 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1819+ LH4198 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h25 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1819 · LH99 · LH1078 | 7:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h15 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1137 · LH1076 | 8:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h20 | 1:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1137 · LH1078 | 8:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h10 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4129+ LH107 · LH1078 | 9:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h05 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4129+ LH103 · LH1078 | 9:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h05 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1149 · AF7368 | 10:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h45 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1149+ 12520 | 10:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h20 | 6:25 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1149+ 5120 | 10:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h20 | 6:25 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1149+ 9830 | 10:05 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h54 | 4:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
VY8250+ 12520 | 10:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h45 | 6:25 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
VY8250+ 9830 | 10:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h19 | 4:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
VY8250+ 5120 | 10:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h45 | 6:25 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
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A major science and anthropology museum in a striking contemporary building at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône. One of Lyon’s signature cultural sites with strong temporary exhibitions.
Lyon’s premier fine arts museum, housed in a former abbey near Place des Terreaux. Known for strong collections of painting, sculpture, antiquities, and decorative arts.
Museum of Roman Lyon paired with the city’s ancient theaters on Fourvière hill. A key stop for understanding Lugdunum, the Roman origins of Lyon.
Lyon’s atmospheric old quarter with Renaissance lanes, traboules, and riverfront views. It is the city’s classic strolling area and a top priority for first-time visitors.
One of Europe’s largest open squares and a central meeting point in Lyon. It is a practical orientation stop and a key place for city views toward Fourvière.
Lyon’s flagship urban park with broad walking paths, lake, botanical areas, and a zoo. It is one of the best places in the city for relaxation and scenic walks.
Light dumplings made with pike and panade, usually baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce. A classic Lyonnais bouchon specialty.
A traditional salad of frisée lettuce with lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. It is one of the city’s most iconic starter dishes.
Lyon’s famous sausage baked inside a soft brioche dough. It is a beloved charcuterie-based specialty found in many bouchons.
A landmark fine dining institution in Lyon, famed for historic prestige and elegant cuisine rooted in the city’s gastronomic heritage.
The city’s celebrated covered food market, ideal for sampling oysters, charcuterie, cheese, pastries, and many iconic Lyonnais products.
A respected traditional restaurant associated with chef Joseph Viola, celebrated for refined Lyonnais classics in a polished but welcoming setting.
Moderate for France: bakeries and bouchons are fair value, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
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