How to get from Lyon to Madrid
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lyon to Madrid by price and travel time.
- 914 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 8h 44m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 44m
1 transfer
Train
€102
Cheapest
16h 20m
direct
Bus
€63
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 20m 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 €41, on Wed, Oct 14.
914 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €48Checked Oct 18 | 2hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €102Reading date not recorded | 8h 44m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €38Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 16h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€48Checked Oct 182h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€102Reading date not recorded8h 44m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€38Omio catalogue, Oct 2016h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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 Barajasbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·16h 20m
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 Madrid
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 16:00 and the last at 21:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 16:00 | 21:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 18:30 | 18:30 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 16:00
- 21:50
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 18:30
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.
- Bus· 16h 40m€38Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusLyon Saint-Exupéry-Madrid BarajasBook →
RenfeLyon-Barcelona, Barcelona-MadridBook →
easyJetLyon Saint-Exupéry-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe, easyJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Madrid works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Madrid Barajas, about 16h 20m. In total it's roughly €63 over 16h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 16h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Madrid?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 16:00 and the last at 21:50, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Madrid?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 16:00 and 21:50.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Madrid leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €49 to €70. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Lyon to Madrid?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe, easyJet.
Can you get from Lyon to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 16h 20m.
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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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: 19 Oct 2026