How to get from Lyon to Madrid
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 2h, from €64.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 914 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Lyon to Madrid: 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 → Madrid–Barajasflight
Iberia·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
3 ways from Lyon to Madrid: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Lyon to Madrid works
Start with a Iberia flight from Lyon to Madrid, about 2h. In total it's roughly €64 over 2h, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Madrid
DepartureLyonWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Lyon to Madrid
IberiaLyon Saint-Exupéry-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
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RenfeBook →On this route you travel with Iberia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Lyon to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Madrid?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Madrid from Lyon?+−
About 914 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Madrid cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €64. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Madrid?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h.
How long is the flight from Lyon to Madrid?+−
About 2h, 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 Madrid?+−
Lyon is LYS and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written LYS to MAD.
Which operators run Lyon to Madrid?+−
On this route you travel with Iberia.
Can you get from Lyon to Madrid without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus, train takes about 21h 07m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Madrid?+−
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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