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Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Lyon

Showing times and prices for Sep 29

Cheapest

€129

Average

€160

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

02:10PM5h42

Barcelona

02:10PMLyon

€1291One-way

0 transfers

12:32PM5h19

Barcelona

12:32PMLyon

€1901One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Barcelona to Lyon

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

12:32PM5h19

Barcelona

12:32PMLyon

0 transfers

SNCF | TGV INOUI

02:10PM5h42

Barcelona

02:10PMLyon

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Barcelona to Lyon

Showing times and prices for Sep 29

Fastest Journey

5 h 19 m

Average

5 h 30 m

Trains per day

Distance

531 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Barcelona for Lyon every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

12:32PM5h19

Barcelona

12:32PMLyon

€1901One-way

0 transfers

02:10PM5h42

Barcelona

02:10PMLyon

€1291One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Barcelona to Lyon

	Distance	329 miles (530 km)
	Average train duration	4 h 58 min
	Average train ticket price	$120 (€107)
	Train frequency	2 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Renfe-SNCF, SNCF \| TGV INOUI or Renfe AVE

Trains from Barcelona to Lyon cover the 329 miles (530 km) long route taking on average 4 h 58 min with our travel partners like Renfe-SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI or Renfe AVE. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $120 (€107), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $88 (€79). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.

Train providers: Renfe-SNCF and AVE from Barcelona to Lyon trains

You can travel by train between Barcelona and Lyon with Renfe-SNCF and AVE for as low as $88 (€79). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Travel 329 miles (530 km) to Lyon from Barcelona comfortably with AVE, the high-speed trains from Spain’s national railroad company, Renfe. As an official travel partner of Renfe AVE, we show you all the AVE train schedules and the best deals for the Barcelona to Lyon route so you can spend more time enjoying your vacation. Simply check the AVE train times and tickets for the trip, including the Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets, and book cheap AVE tickets between Barcelona and Lyon. Renfe also offers discount cards that you can add when buying your tickets with Omio, such as the + Renfe Youth 50 Card and the Gold Card.

AVE trains connect the most important cities in the country in just a few hours and offer a multitude of schedules throughout the day for greater comfort and flexibility. The AVE is undoubtedly Renfe's most popular train; with its high speed of up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, AVE is one of the fastest trains in the entire world. All AVE trains have a restaurant, bathroom, WiFi and entertainment on board.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

Renfe-SNCF from Barcelona to Lyon train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 16 min
Renfe-SNCF frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Lyon

FAQs: Travel by train from Barcelona to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Lyon.

Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Lyon can start from as little as $88 (€79) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Barcelona to Lyon is $120 (€107); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Barcelona to Lyon train time is 4 h 58 min covering the 329 mile (530 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Barcelona to Lyon leaves at 6: 22 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Barcelona to Lyon leaves at 2: 10 PM.

There are 2 trains a day from Barcelona to Lyon which require at least one change with Renfe-SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI or Renfe AVE. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Barcelona to Lyon train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Renfe-SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI or Renfe AVE. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Barcelona and Lyon to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Barcelona, you have various train station options to start your route from including Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your route in train stations like Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon-Perrache and Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Barcelona Sants, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lyon Part Dieu, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Lyon from Barcelona is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 58 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Barcelona to Lyon by train is March.

Yes, you can take a bus between Barcelona and Lyon.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Barcelona

Lyon

Barcelona Sants is the most popular Barcelona railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Barcelona for your trip to Lyon.

Barcelona Sants Wifi

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Address

Plaça dels Països Catalans, 1, 7, 08014 Barcelona, Spain

Phone Number

+34 934956020

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 06: 00 - 22: 00

Public transit options for Barcelona Sants

Metro lines: L3, L5
Bus lines: A1, A2
Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17

Barcelona Passeig De Gracia Parking