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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. 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 CHF45, while a flight costs an average of CHF311.
Distance: 329 miles (531 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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CHF45 Average price Cheapest | CHF85 Average price | CHF311 Average price | CHF161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Lyon to Barcelona:
A bus is CHF40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Barcelona costing on average CHF85.
A bus is CHF265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Barcelona costing on average CHF311.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
Tickets start at around CHF45 compared to roughly CHF161 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF116. The journey takes 8h 52m versus 6h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Barcelona
How to get from Lyon to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal5:15 AM7h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordCHF221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal5:15 AM7h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordCHF221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC71109:25 PM1h25Geneva International Airport10:50 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportCHF1161One-way0 transfers
Other options
886121 · 17582+97152:20 PM7h12Lyon Part Dieu9:32 PMBarcelona SantsCHF891One-way2 transfers- 9826 · 97152:09 PM7h23Lyon Part Dieu9:32 PMBarcelona SantsCHF981One-way1 transfer
- 6805 · 97118:06 AM5h30Lyon Part Dieu1:36 PMBarcelona SantsCHF1141One-way1 transfer
Normal5:15 AM7h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordCHF221One-way0 transfers- Normal5:15 AM8h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:15 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)CHF221One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:15 AM8h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:15 PMEl Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0)CHF221One-way0 transfers
VY122311:30 PM1h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:00 AMBarcelona El Prat AirportCHF741One-way0 transfers- VY62038:20 PM1h40Geneva International Airport10:00 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportCHF1131One-way0 transfers
- U271109:25 PM1h25Geneva International Airport10:50 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportCHF1221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Barcelona:
A bus is CHF40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Barcelona costing on average CHF85.
A bus is CHF265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Barcelona costing on average CHF311.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Vueling, easyJet, Iberia, Air France, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, asl airlines, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, ITA to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Sindbad to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Barcelona by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
- 16 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Sindbad.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
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