Where do I depart from Lyon? Where do I arrive in Barcelona?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Barcelona: Buses mostly leave from Lyon, Gare Perrache and tend to arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.

What companies run services between Lyon and Barcelona?

The following travel company offer services from Lyon to Barcelona: FlixBus can take you to Barcelona by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Lyon to Barcelona for $78 (€70).

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from Lyon to Barcelona

How to get from Lyon to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:30AM8h40

Lyon, Gare Perrache

07:10PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

€401One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:30AM8h40

Lyon, Gare Perrache

07:10PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

€401One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

03:15PM1h20

Lyon Saint Exupery Airport

04:35PMBarcelona El Prat Airport

€2131One-way

0 transfers

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05:00AM7h25

Lyon

12:25PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

€491One-way

0 transfers

04:45AM7h35

Lyon, Gare Perrache

12:20PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

€501One-way

0 transfers

05:00AM7h45

Lyon

12:45PMBarcelona

€491One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information to Barcelona from Lyon

	Distance	329 miles (530 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus

Take a bus to travel 329 miles (530 km) between Lyon and Barcelona. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Lyon to Barcelona.

How to get from Lyon to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Lyon to Barcelona there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 67,70% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Lyon to Barcelona. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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Looking for a comfortable way to travel between Lyon and Barcelona? Reserve your Renfe AVE travel to Barcelona from Lyon with Omio today! Renfe is Spain’s national travel company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country as well as France and Portugal, including the Lyon to Barcelona journey. Omio shows you current AVE schedules and tickets to cover the 329 miles (530 km) distance. You can choose from ticket options like Promo, Promo + or Flexible for the best deals on this trip. Renfe discount cards, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, can also be applied when purchasing your AVE ticket on Omio.

As the main high-speed travel service in Spain, AVE provides amenities like a restaurant, bathrooms, WiFi access, and onboard entertainment on its routes. AVE covers long distances and connects major cities in Spain in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These travel can reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, making AVE travel one of the fastest in the entire world. AVE offers all travelers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and on Omio you can book AVE tickets in a few steps!

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.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Cheapest Price: $32

Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

Cheapest Price: $69

FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Barcelona

FAQs: Travel to Barcelona 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 Lyon to Barcelona.

You can get from Lyon to Barcelona by bus.

Traveling by flight is also the quickest way from Lyon to Barcelona. It takes on average 1 h 25 min to travel this journey.

Barcelona is approximately 329 miles (530 km) away from Lyon.

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Barcelona is:

Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Lyon to Barcelona as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Barcelona:

Buses mostly leave from Lyon, Gare Perrache and tend to arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.

The following travel company offer services from Lyon to Barcelona:

FlixBus can take you to Barcelona by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Lyon to Barcelona for $78 (€70).

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Barcelona:

3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar or BlaBlaCar Bus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barcelona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Lyon and Barcelona.

Many of our customers traveling from Lyon to Barcelona don't make Barcelona their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Barcelona are Madrid, Paris or Valencia, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Barcelona to any of these top destinations today!