Travel optionsfrom Tarragona to Lyon
How to get from Tarragona to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarragona to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
33561:50 PM10h20Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses12:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
33561:50 PM10h20Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses12:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY12222:00 PM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport3:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1311One-way0 transfers
Other options
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097376:26 AM6h54Tarragona station1:20 PMLyon Part Dieu$1441One-way1 transfer
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097375:56 AM7h24Tarragona station1:20 PMLyon Part Dieu$1441One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal4:20 PM11h45Tarragona4:05 AMLyon$581One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal11:00 AM11h50Tarragona10:50 PMLyon$581One-way1 transfer
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Normal11:00 AM11h50Tarragona10:50 PMLyon$581One-way1 transfer
VY12207:30 AM1h35Barcelona El Prat Airport9:05 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$801One-way0 transfers
IB52947:30 AM1h35Barcelona El Prat Airport9:05 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1321One-way0 transfers
IB52962:00 PM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport3:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2221One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Tarragona to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 367 miles (591 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $81 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Lyon:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Lyon costing on average $81.
A bus is $35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Lyon costing on average $99.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Lyon:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Lyon costing on average $81.
A bus is $35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Lyon costing on average $99.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Empresa Plana to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with Vueling, easyJet to go to Lyon by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet.
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