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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $431.
Distance: 566 miles (912 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $431 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $305 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 51m Average total duration 17h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.5kg 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 train is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Madrid costing on average $90 (€75).
A train is $366 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Madrid costing on average $431 (€360).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 17h 51m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€75) compared to roughly $305 (€255) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $216 (€180). The journey takes 17h 21m versus 12h 20m 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 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.
541538:55 PM17h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 541538:55 PM17h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA357 · BA46211:10 AM6h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1,4621One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 09742 · 033102:34 PM9h10Lyon Part Dieu11:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2441One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:50 PM17h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:50 PM17h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM16h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1731One-way0 transfers
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IB5865:50 AM9h05Lyon Part Dieu2:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$6031One-way1 transfer- 5156+IB5747:30 AM9h00Lyon Part Dieu4:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$6201One-way1 transfer
- 5156+IB5807:30 AM13h35Lyon Part Dieu9:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$6201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Madrid:
A train is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Madrid costing on average $90 (€75).
A train is $366 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Madrid costing on average $431 (€360).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 17h 51m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Volotea, easyJet, Vueling, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Algerie, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Air Europa, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, ITA to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Madrid by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Iberia, Volotea, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte.
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