Madrid to Lyon by bus + train
This route from Madrid to Lyon is not by bus the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 14h 15m in total, run by Renfe AVE, FlixBus, Local bus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 45m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainMadrid → Barcelona
Renfe AVE - 2busBarcelona → Grenoble
FlixBus - 3busGrenoble → Bourgoin-JallieuFlixBus
- 4busBourgoin-Jallieu → Lyon Saint-ExupéryLocal bus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €138 | 14h 15m | 3 transfers |
| flight | €52 | 1h 45m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Madrid to Lyon by bus: common questions
How long does Madrid to Lyon take by bus?
The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 14h 15m, 3 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Madrid to Lyon?
The best price in our latest check was €138. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Madrid to Lyon?
Renfe AVE, FlixBus, Local bus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 45m. It is cheaper too, at €52.
What Omio sells on this route
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