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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 566 miles (912 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$280 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price | $308 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 23m Average total duration 15h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.7 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Lyon to Madrid:
A bus is $101 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Madrid costing on average $197 (€162).
A bus is $183 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Madrid costing on average $280 (€230).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 15h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Madrid
How to get from Lyon to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:00 PM16h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:00 PM16h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB11847:10 PM2h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4041One-way0 transfers
Other options
6801+097306:28 AM9h50Lyon Part Dieu4:18 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$3081One-way1 transfer
- 31864:30 PM17h25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$731One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM16h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$851One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal11:59 PM18h11Lyon6:10 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$901One-way1 transfer
LH2247 · LH18049:30 AM8h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3021One-way1 transfer- LH1077 · LH116+
LH41642:35 PM7h55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3261One-way2 transfers - LH1077 · LH118+LH41642:35 PM7h55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3261One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Madrid:
A bus is $101 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Madrid costing on average $197 (€162).
A bus is $183 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Madrid costing on average $280 (€230).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 15h 53m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Madrid 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 Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, iryo to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Iberia Express, Volotea, easyJet, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Algerie, GetJet Airlines, KLM Cityhopper to go to Madrid by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct flights per day with Iberia, Iberia Express, Volotea, easyJet, Air Nostrum.
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