How to get from Lyon to Barcelona
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 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.
532 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €30Checked Sep 8 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €95Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 4h 48mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €35Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 8h 10m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€30Checked Sep 81h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€95Omio catalogue, Sep 84h 48m · directSee Train details
- Bus€35Omio catalogue, Sep 88h 10m · 1 transferSee 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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
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.
September 2026
€58November 2026
€104Departures 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 | 14:35 | 14:35 |
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 Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingLyon Saint-Exupéry-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-BarcelonaBook →
RenfeLyon-BarcelonaBook →City transitLyon-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus, Renfe, City transit; 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.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €32 to €48. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
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, City transit.
Can you get from Lyon to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 48m.
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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