There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BCN - LYS
2h 11m€51–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
9h 4m€46–86Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
6h 26m€82–134Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Barcelona-BCN to Lyon649.4 km
6h 10mDrive 649.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyoncar 649.4 km
6h 10m€102–147Bus via Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 41m€59–109
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs €50 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from El Prat Aeroport and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Lyon is 569 km. The road distance is 649.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon, including transfers.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 6h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain and Lyon, France?
Vueling Airlines flies from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 5h 6m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Barcelona-BCN to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon is 649 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















