There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)
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
3h 49m€37–165Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
5h 45m€100–143Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 39m€55–104Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Barcelona to Lyon-LYS642.2 km
6h 14mDrive 642.2 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 642.2 km
6h 14m€101–146Train via Perpignan
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Perpignan to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7882
5h 47m€98–219Bus via Gare Part-Dieu - Villette
- Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
10h 57m€80–147
Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €35 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry via Gare Part-Dieu - Villette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Barcelona and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 564 km. The road distance is 642.2 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €100 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 5h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Lyon Airport (LYS), 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
- €30–140
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
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Perpignan to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- 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 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
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Barcelona to Lyon-LYS
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS).
Book your Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Barcelona to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 4108+ hotels available in Lyon Airport (LYS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Lyon Airport (LYS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.