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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 train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. 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 $11, while a flight costs an average of $528.
Distance: 367 miles (591 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price | $528 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Tarragona to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Tarragona to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Lyon:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Lyon costing on average $22.
A train is $518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Lyon costing on average $528.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 7m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $146 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $124. The journey takes 9h 37m versus 6h 52m 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 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.
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11:00 AM 15h00 Tarragona 2:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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11:00 AM 15h00 Tarragona 2:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
VY81247:10 AM 1h25 Barcelona El Prat Airport 8:35 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
15002+097376:26 AM 6h54 Tarragona station 1:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu $81 1 One-way 1 transfer- 15000+09737
5:56 AM 7h24 Tarragona station 1:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal11:00 AM 15h00 Tarragona 2:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $42 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
4:20 PM 11h55 Tarragona 4:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
4:20 PM 11h55 Tarragona 4:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LH45946:50 AM 7h20 Barcelona El Prat Airport 2:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $279 1 One-way 1 transfer 
AF1349 · AF736812:10 PM 5h35 Barcelona El Prat Airport 5:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $357 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH1817+4Y622
7:30 AM 4h45 Barcelona El Prat Airport 12:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $364 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Lyon:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Lyon costing on average $22.
A train is $518 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Lyon costing on average $528.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 7m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Tarragona station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, Lufthansa City Airlines, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, CitizenPlane, easyJet, Avion Express Malta, Swiss to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Internorte, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Vueling, CitizenPlane, easyJet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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