There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Frans by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
6h 16m€89–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
8h 51m€47–95Drive 667.8 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Franscar 667.8 km
6h 23m€105–152Fly, train, line 1 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 to Jassans-Riottier - Beaurivagebus
5h 45mBus via BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30
- Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
11h 26m€68–142
Barcelona to Frans by train and bus (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Frans is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Frans is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €85 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Frans. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at M. Convalesc. via Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Frans. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Villefranche Sur Saone via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Barcelona and Frans is 699 km. The road distance is 667.8 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Frans without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Barcelona to Frans, including transfers.
Barcelona to Frans bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Frans train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Frans is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Frans, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 5h 6m. 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.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
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
- +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
- €5–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +33 4 74 68 23 08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Réseau Libellule
Bus from Gare to Jassans-Riottier - Beaurivage
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Réseau Libellule
- 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
- €60–130
- Website
- Sindbad
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Frans bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Barcelona to Frans train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Frans is 668 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Barcelona to Frans.
There are 1095+ hotels available in Frans.