How to travel from Lyon to Madrid

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Travel Information to Madrid from Lyon

distanceDistance565 miles (912 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$42 - $164
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $42 (€36) • 16 h 40 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $65 (€56) • 2 h
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia Express or Renfe AVE INT

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 565 miles (912 km) from Lyon to Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia Express or Renfe AVE INT among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Lyon to Madrid.

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from Lyon to Madrid

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
07:30AM17h10
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
12:40AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$591One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
07:30AM17h10
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
12:40AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$591One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Volotea
06:05PM1h55
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
08:00PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$1371One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Renfe AVE INT
02:35PM9h00
Lyon Part Dieu
11:35PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$2591One-way
1 transfer
Renfe AVE INT
02:35PM8h37
Lyon Part Dieu
11:12PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$2721One-way
1 transfer
Renfe AVE INT
02:35PM9h10
Lyon Part Dieu
11:45PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$2771One-way
1 transfer
Union Ivkoni International
02:00PM20h00
Lyon, Gare Perrache
10:00AMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$831One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
02:00PM19h45
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
09:45AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1061One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:30AM23h10
Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
08:40AMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$1011One-way
1 transfer
easyJet
11:30AM1h55
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
01:25PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$1781One-way
0 transfers
Iberia
06:40AM2h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
08:40AMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$2371One-way
0 transfers
Air France Hop
06:00AM6h05
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
12:05PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$2751One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Lyon to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Lyon to Madrid there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 53,19% 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 Madrid. 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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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Lyon to Madrid

Find the best route between Lyon and Madrid with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus and AVE. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Renfe AVE is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish railway company Renfe with trains to Madrid from Lyon. It is one of the most popular train services in Spain, connecting major cities across the country. The AVE trains are some of the fastest in Europe, reaching speeds of up to 310 km/h. They offer a comfortable and convenient way to travel, with spacious seating, air conditioning, and onboard entertainment. Renfe AVE offers several types of trains, including the AVE S-100, AVE S-112, AVE S-130, and AVE S-120. The AVE S-100 is the fastest, while the AVE S-120 is the most luxurious. Passengers can choose from a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe AVE include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.

    Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

      Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel from Lyon to Madrid including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

        FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Madrid

        FAQs: Travel to Madrid 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 Madrid.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options from Lyon to Madrid: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Lyon is by taking a bus, which costs on average $42 (€36).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Lyon to Madrid:

        A bus is $23 (€20) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Madrid costing on average $65 (€56).

        Taking a bus costs $122 (€106) less than taking a train, which costs on average $164 (€142) for the same trip.

        The fastest way to get to Madrid from Lyon is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h.

        Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

        Bus takes on average 16 h 40 min.

        Train takes on average 9 h 4 min.

        You should expect to travel around 565 miles (912 km) between Lyon and Madrid.

        The average frequency per day from Lyon to Madrid is:

        • 1 bus a day.
        • Around 1 train per day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Madrid:

        • Most travelers take a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
        • Most travelers catch their flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Madrid:

        • You can travel by bus to Madrid from Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Ourbus, Eurolines Switzerland, BlaBlaCar or Infobus, and you can find Ourbus Lyon to Madrid tickets for $42 (€36) on Omio.
        • You can take a flight from Lyon to Madrid with Iberia Express, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air France, easyJet, Lufthansa, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Brussels Airlines, TAP Portugal or KLM Cityhopper. Cheap tickets can be found for $60 (€52) with Volotea from Lyon to Madrid.
        • You can take a train from Lyon to Madrid with Renfe AVE INT, Renfe-SNCF, AVE or TGV INOUI. Cheap tickets can be found for $235 (€204) with TGV INOUI from Lyon to Madrid.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Madrid with the following travel companies:

        • Direct buses with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa or FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.

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

        Looking to extend your trip from Lyon to Madrid? Many Omio customers who go from Lyon to Madrid usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris. If you're looking to explore Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris from Madrid, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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