There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Port de Barcelona by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
4h 59m€86–186Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Barcelone636.8 km
7h 27m€41Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
8h 26m€45–86Drive 638.3 km
- Drive from Lyon to Port de Barcelonacar 638.3 km
5h 57m€104–150Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
4h 54m€55–203Bus via BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30
- Take the bus from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
9h 39m€70–106Train 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
6h 49m€64–248
Lyon to Port de Barcelona by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Port de Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Port de Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €55 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Port de Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Pg Joan de Borbó - Moll de Catalunya via Pg Lluís Companys - Arc de Triomf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Port de Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Drassanes via Barcelona Sants Estació Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Lyon and Port de Barcelona is 661 km. The road distance is 638.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Port de Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €85 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Lyon to Port de Barcelona, including transfers.
Lyon to Port de Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Port de Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Port de Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 8h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €210 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Port de Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 4h 48m. TGV inOui also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord once daily. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
- 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
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €41
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Port de Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Lyon to Port de Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Port de Barcelona is 638 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Lyon to Port de Barcelona.
There are 5092+ hotels available in Port de Barcelona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Port de Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









