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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 an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. 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 bus costs an average of €54, while a flight costs an average of €81.
Distance: 367 miles (591 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€54 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €66 Average price | €122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Lyon:
A train is €45 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Lyon costing on average €54.
A train is €73 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Lyon costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 10h 32m.
Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €122 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €68. The journey takes 10h 2m 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.
- 31561:25 PM10h45Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses12:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 31561:25 PM10h45Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses12:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY122411:50 AM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport1:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€1061One-way0 transfers
Other options
15000+097375:56 AM7h24Tarragona station1:20 PMLyon Part Dieu€941One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal4:20 PM11h45Tarragona4:05 AMLyon€371One-way1 transfer- Normal+
Normal4:20 PM11h45Tarragona4:05 AMLyon€371One-way1 transfer - Normal · Normal11:00 AM15h00Tarragona2:00 AMLyon€371One-way1 transfer
- VY12224:30 PM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport6:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€1261One-way0 transfers
LH1137 · LH10788:00 AM10h10Barcelona El Prat Airport6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€1721One-way1 transfer- LH1137 · LH10768:00 AM5h20Barcelona El Prat Airport1:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€1731One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Lyon:
A train is €45 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Lyon costing on average €54.
A train is €73 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Lyon costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 10h 32m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Empresa Plana to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with AVE, 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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