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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 €9 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. 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 €9, while a flight costs an average of €349.
Distance: 367 miles (591 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€49 Average price | €349 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Tarragona:
A train is €41 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Tarragona costing on average €49.
A train is €340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Tarragona costing on average €349.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €178 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €129. 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.
5:00 PM 10h55 Lyon 3:55 AM Tarragona €107 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:00 PM 10h55 Lyon 3:55 AM Tarragona €107 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:00 PM 10h55 Lyon 3:55 AM Tarragona €107 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 PM 10h55 Lyon 4:55 AM Tarragona €136 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Tarragona:
A train is €41 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Tarragona costing on average €49.
A train is €340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Tarragona costing on average €349.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 10h 36m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 4 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 Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Tarragona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Iberia, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, easyJet, Swiss, BA Cityflyer to go to Tarragona by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte to go to Tarragona by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Tarragona by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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