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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €68, while a flight costs an average of €83.
Distance: 367 miles (591 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€72 Average price | €83 Average price | €68 Average price Cheapest | €177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Tarragona:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Tarragona costing on average €68.
A bus is €29 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Tarragona costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €177 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €124. The journey takes 10h 6m versus 7h 19m 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 Tarragona
How to get from Lyon to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Tarragona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 31571:00 AM10h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:40 AMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses€291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 31571:00 AM10h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:40 AMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses€291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY12219:35 AM1h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:00 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€831One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 09742+
150192:35 PM6h37Lyon Part Dieu9:12 PMTarragona station€1181One-way1 transfer - 09742+181352:35 PM7h39Lyon Part Dieu10:14 PMTarragona station€1181One-way1 transfer
- 09742+150212:35 PM8h07Lyon Part Dieu10:42 PMTarragona station€1181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:00 PM10h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:55 AMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses€661One-way0 transfers
- VY122311:30 PM1h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:00 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€481One-way0 transfers
- IB529711:30 PM1h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:00 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport€941One-way0 transfers
LH2251 · LH18185:50 PM4h35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:25 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport€1221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Tarragona:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Tarragona costing on average €72.
A train is €15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Tarragona costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Tarragona 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Tarragona by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Tarragona by train.
- Travel with Vueling, easyJet to go to Tarragona by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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