There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN) by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, car, 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.
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
4h€51–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
8h 25m€44–85Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
5h 24m€85–131Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Barcelona-BCN647.8 km
6h 6mDrive 647.8 km
- Drive from Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN)car 647.8 km
6h 6m€102–147Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
5h 50m€64–240Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MRS - BCN
5h 6m€88–244Bus via Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 27m€63–108
Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN) by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN) is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN) is to fly which takes 4h and costs €50 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Barcelona Airport (BCN). However, there are services departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Aeropuerto del Prat Barcelona T2A via Barcelona Airport T1 Arrivals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN). However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at El Prat Aeroport via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Lyon and Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 569 km. The road distance is 647.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN) without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN), including transfers.
Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN) is to fly which takes 4h and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 5h 24m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain?
Vueling Airlines flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) twice daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–130
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- 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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Barcelona-BCN
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.
Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 648 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Lyon to Barcelona Airport (BCN).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Barcelona Airport (BCN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.