How to travel from Madrid to Lyon

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Travel Information between Madrid and Lyon

distanceDistance565 miles (912 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$35 - $142
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $35 (€32) • 1 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $35 (€32) • 1 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia Express or AVE

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 565 miles (912 km) from Madrid to Lyon. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, Iberia Express or AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Lyon.

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from Madrid to Lyon

How to get from Madrid to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus
08:30PM16h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
01:15PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$641One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Alsa
11:55AM17h00
Madrid
04:55AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Volotea
08:20PM1h50
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
10:10PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$1071One-way
0 transfers
Other options
iryo
06:40AM14h56
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
09:36PMLyon Part Dieu
$2191One-way
2 transfers
iryo
09:15AM12h21
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
09:36PMLyon Part Dieu
$2361One-way
2 transfers
iryo
12:25PM9h11
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
09:36PMLyon Part Dieu
$2411One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
08:50PM16h40
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
01:30PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$681One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
12:14AM18h01
Madrid
06:15PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$641One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus
10:30PM19h40
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
06:10PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$831One-way
1 transfer
Iberia
09:55PM1h50
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
11:45PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$1311One-way
0 transfers
easyJet
05:40PM1h50
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
07:30PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$1791One-way
0 transfers
Iberia Express
06:30PM1h50
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
08:20PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$2031One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Madrid to Lyon

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If you want to travel from Madrid to Lyon there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 63,46% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Madrid to Lyon. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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Travel on Brussels Airlines, Air France and FlixBus travel between Madrid and Lyon at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Brussels Airlines is Belgium’s leading airline. Check the ticket fares for your travel to Lyon from Madrid: Economy Classic, Economy Flex and Business.

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