How to travel from Madrid to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $71 (€57).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Lyon:

A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Lyon costing on average $144 (€117).

A bus is $156 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Lyon costing on average $227 (€184).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 41m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 13m.

Bus takes on average 15h 13m.

The distance from Madrid to Lyon is approximately 566 miles (912 km).

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Lyon is:

• Around 37 flights per day.
• Around 13 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Iberia, Volotea, Iberia Express, easyJet, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Air France, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, CitizenPlane to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, Infobus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with iryo, SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, SNCF OUIGO to go to Lyon by train.

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

• 4 direct flights per day with Iberia, Volotea, Iberia Express, easyJet, Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane.
• 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte.

Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.