What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €55 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona (Station) and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Riera Blanca - Les Corts and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona (Station) and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon?

The distance between Barcelona (Station) and Lyon is 660 km. The road distance is 637.1 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon?

The train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu takes 5h 6m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Barcelona (Station) to Lyon bus from?

Barcelona (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona (Station) to Lyon train from?

Barcelona (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon?

The best way to get from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €210 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Barcelona (Station) to Lyon bus arrive?

Barcelona (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Barcelona (Station) to Lyon train arrive?

Barcelona (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona (Station) to Lyon is 637 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3923+ hotels available in Lyon.

Barcelona (Station) to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona (Station) to Lyon by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
5h 28m
€80–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
9h 15m
€43–88
Drive 637.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona (Station) to Lyoncar 637.1 km
6h 2m
€104–150
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BCN - LYS
4h 40m
€57–202
Bus via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 40m
€43–83
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BCN - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 18m
€67–244

Barcelona (Station) to Lyon by bus

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Distance: 659.6 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Barcelona (Station), Catalonia, Spain and Lyon, France?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu twice daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 5h 6m. TGV inOui also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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