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

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid (Station) to Lyon by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia)

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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 8m
    €77–213

  2. 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
    10h 4m
    €137–304

  3. Bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4

    1. Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    18h 27m
    €106–207

  4. Drive 1,190.9 km

    1. Drive from Madrid (Station) to Lyoncar car 1,190.9 km
    11h 36m
    €189–273

  5. 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
    11h 14m
    €160–288

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N1149
    19h 48m
    €112–182

Madrid (Station) to Lyon by foot, subway, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 951.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Madrid (Station), Madrid, 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 (Station) to Lyon Part Dieu via Intercambiador Av América Metro, Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 10h 4m.

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