How to get from Madrid to Lyon
- 914 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 8h 01m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
16h 25m
direct
Bus
€64
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 914 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €37, on Wed, Sep 30.
914 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €41Checked Oct 4 | 1h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €123Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 8h 01m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 16h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€41Checked Oct 41h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€123Omio catalogue, Oct 108h 01m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€30Omio catalogue, Oct 1016h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid 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.
- 1Madrid Barajas → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
BlaBlaCar Bus·16h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Madrid to Lyon
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 20:50 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 20:50 | 23:59 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 22:30 | 22:30 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 20:50
- 23:35
- 23:59
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 22:30
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 10
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
easyJetMadrid–Barajas-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →
Renfe AVEMadrid-Barcelona, Barcelona-LyonBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet, Renfe AVE; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Lyon works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Madrid Barajas to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 16h 25m. In total it's roughly €64 over 16h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 16h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 20:50 and the last at 23:59, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Lyon?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 20:50 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Lyon leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lyon from Madrid?
About 914 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Lyon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €64 to €65. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Lyon?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet, Renfe AVE.
Can you get from Madrid to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 9h 11m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid 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: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026