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How to get fromMadrid Atocha Station to Lyonby plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo)

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Lyon by plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane MAD - LYS
    5h 10m
    €72–220

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain train 9725
    2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    9h 32m
    €163–283

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    17h 32m
    €100–200

  4. Drive 1,194.1 km

    1. Drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Lyoncar car 1,194.1 km
    11h 43m
    €189–273

  5. Train via Barcelona

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train 9737
    9h 33m
    €139–296

Madrid Atocha Station to Lyon by foot and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 954.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Madrid Atocha Station, Spain and Lyon, France?

Volotea, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madrid Atocha Station to Lyon Part Dieu via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Avignon Tgv in around 9h 32m.

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