How to get from Barcelona to Lyon
- 532 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 25m
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
7h 50m
direct
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 532 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
532 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €90Checked Sep 30 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €85Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 5h 06mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 7h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€90Checked Sep 301h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€85Omio catalogue, Oct 35h 06m · directSee Train details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Oct 37h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·7h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Barcelona to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Barcelona to Lyon
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:30 and the last at 23:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 02:30 | 23:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 22:10 | 22:10 |
| Renfetrain | 1 | 08:14 | 08:14 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:30
- 08:25
- 13:20
- 21:45
- 23:10
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 22:10
All departuresRenfe
- 08:14
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBarcelona-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →
RenfeBarcelona-LyonBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Vueling, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Barcelona to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 7h 50m. In total it's roughly €32 over 7h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 7h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:30 and the last at 23:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Lyon?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 02:30 and 23:10.
When is the first train from Barcelona to Lyon?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 08:14 and the last at 08:14, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Barcelona to Lyon?
1 a day with Renfe, between 08:14 and 08:14.
How far is Lyon from Barcelona?
About 532 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €32. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Barcelona to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Vueling, Renfe.
Can you get from Barcelona to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 06m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026