How to get from Lyon to Barcelona
- 532 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 25m
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€43
Cheapest
1h 25m
direct
Flight
€30
Ground only
7h 40m
direct
Bus
€31
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 25m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
532 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €30Checked Oct 2 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €89Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 4h 50mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 7h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€30Checked Oct 21h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€89Omio catalogue, Oct 34h 50m · directSee Train details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Oct 37h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Barcelona: 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.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·1h 25m
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, Lyon to Barcelona
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€32November 2026
€28Departures from Lyon to Barcelona
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:35 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 04:35 | 23:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 00:50 | 00:50 |
| Renfetrain | 1 | 14:33 | 14:33 |
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
VuelingLyon Saint-Exupéry-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-BarcelonaBook →
RenfeLyon-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Barcelona works
Start with a Vueling flight from Lyon to Barcelona, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €30 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Barcelona?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Barcelona?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:35 and the last at 23:55, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Barcelona?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 04:35 and 23:55.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Barcelona leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Lyon to Barcelona?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 14:33 and the last at 14:33, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Lyon to Barcelona?
1 a day with Renfe, between 14:33 and 14:33.
How far is Barcelona from Lyon?
About 532 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Barcelona cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Barcelona?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 25m.
How long is the flight from Lyon to Barcelona?
About 1h 25m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Lyon and Barcelona?
Lyon is LYS and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written LYS to BCN.
Which operators run Lyon to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus, Renfe.
Can you get from Lyon to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Barcelona?
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: Vueling
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026