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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Barcelona (Station) is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Barcelona (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €50 - €180.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Barcelona (Station). However, there are services departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Arizala - Les Corts via Estació del Nord - Final de trajecte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.

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

The distance between Lyon and Barcelona (Station) is 660 km. The road distance is 638.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Barcelona (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €80 - €130.

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

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants takes 4h 48m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

Lyon to Barcelona (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Barcelona (Station) is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 54m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 4h 34m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Barcelona (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Barcelona (Station) is 638 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Lyon to Barcelona (Station).

Where can I stay near Barcelona (Station)?

There are 5193+ hotels available in Barcelona (Station).

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

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

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
5h 10m
€80–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
8h 54m
€45–80
Drive 638.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Barcelona (Station)car 638.1 km
6h
€102–147
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
4h 34m
€52–172
Bus via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 59m
€59–102
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
6h 23m
€71–236

Lyon to Barcelona (Station) by bus and foot

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Distance: 659.6 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord once daily. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 8h.

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