How to get from Madrid to Lyon
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Lyon by price and travel time.
- 914 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 54m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 54m
1 transfer
Flight
€194
Cheapest
16h 25m
direct
Bus
€64
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Lyon. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 6h 34m, 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 October 13, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
914 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €37Checked Oct 20 | 1h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €128Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 01m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 16h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€37Checked Oct 201h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€128Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 01m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€30Omio catalogue, Oct 2016h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Palma, Majorcaflight
Air Europa·1h 20m - 2Palma, Majorca → BarcelonaflightAir Europa·50m
- 3Barcelona El Prat → Lyon Saint-Exupéryflight1h 29m
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 Madrid to Lyon
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 20:50 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 20:50 | 23:59 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 22:30 | 22:30 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 20:50
- 23:35
- 23:59
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 22:30
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Air EuropaMadrid-Palma, Majorca, Palma, Majorca-Barcelona, Madrid–Barajas-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
Transavia FranceMadrid–Barajas-Paris OrlySee live options and dates →
easyJetParis-Toulouse, Toulouse-LyonSee live options and dates →
Renfe AVEMadrid-Barcelona, Barcelona-LyonBook →On this route you travel with Air Europa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Transavia France, easyJet, Renfe AVE; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Lyon works
Start with a Air Europa flight from Madrid to Barcelona, connecting in Palma, Majorca, about 4h 5m. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by flight on to Lyon (1h 29m). In total it's roughly €163 over 6h 34m, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Lyon?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 6h 34m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 20:50 and the last at 23:59, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Lyon?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 20:50 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Lyon leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lyon from Madrid?
About 914 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Lyon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €39 to €64. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Lyon?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 6h 34m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Lyon?
About 6h 34m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Lyon?
Madrid is MAD and Lyon is LYS, so this route is usually written MAD to LYS.
Which operators run Madrid to Lyon?
On this route you travel with Air Europa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Transavia France, easyJet, Renfe AVE.
Can you get from Madrid to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 9h 16m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid 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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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: Air Europa
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 13 Oct 2026