How to get from Lyon to Barcelona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lyon to Barcelona by price and travel time.
- 532 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 7h 40m
- 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
7h 40m
direct
Bus
€31
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Barcelona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 40m 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €25, on Thu, Oct 15.
532 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Oct 19 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €58Reading date not recorded | 4h 50mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Oct 191h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€58Reading date not recorded4h 50m · directSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 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 → Barcelonabus
FlixBus·7h 40m
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 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 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 04:35
- 07:30
- 10:00
- 19:00
- 23:35
- 23:55
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:50
All departuresRenfe
- 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.
- Bus· 6h 30m€23Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-BarcelonaBook →
VuelingLyon Saint-Exupéry-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
RenfeLyon-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Vueling, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Barcelona works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Barcelona, about 7h 40m. In total it's roughly €31 over 7h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Barcelona?
The most useful route takes about 7h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €23 to €33. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Lyon to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Vueling, Renfe.
Can you get from Lyon to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 30m.
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026