How to get from Barcelona to Lyon
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Lyon. 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €32, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 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 | €39Checked Sep 5 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €89Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 5h 06mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €39Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 7h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€39Checked Sep 51h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€89Omio catalogue, Sep 95h 06m · directSee Train details
- Bus€39Omio catalogue, Sep 97h 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 El Prat → Lyon Saint-Exupéryflight
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, Barcelona to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€31October 2026
€31Departures 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 |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →
FlixBusBarcelona-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
RenfeBarcelona-LyonBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Lyon works
Start with a Vueling flight from Barcelona to Lyon, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €39 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Lyon?
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.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €32 to €47. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Barcelona to Lyon?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 25m.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Lyon?
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 Barcelona and Lyon?
Barcelona is BCN and Lyon is LYS, so this route is usually written BCN to LYS.
Which operators run Barcelona to Lyon?
On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus, 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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