There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
7h 29m€90–129Bus via Bourg-en-Bresse
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
- Take the bus from Sncf to Villagebus A19
12h 17m€60–96Drive 671.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formanscar 671.9 km
6h 27m€128–185Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BCN - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villefranche Sur Saonetrain
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Villagebus
6h 58m€61–242Bus
- Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
12h 26m€96–117
Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans by train and bus (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans is to bus via Bourg-en-Bresse which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs €120 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Ars-sur-Formans. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Village via Lyon and Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Villefranche Sur Saone via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Barcelona and Ars-sur-Formans is 700 km. The road distance is 671.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €90 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans, including transfers.
Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs €90 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Bourg-en-Bresse, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 17m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Ars-sur-Formans, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu once daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Village via Lyon and Sncf in around 12h 17m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villefranche Sur Saone
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Ain
Bus from Sncf to Village
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Single journey
- €3
Bus from Gare Routiere to Village
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Ain
- Single journey
- €3
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sindbad
Bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €85–110
- Website
- Sindbad
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans is 672 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Barcelona to Ars-sur-Formans.
There are 1055+ hotels available in Ars-sur-Formans.