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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Lyon is to bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 which costs €80 - €170 and takes 18h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €270.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid (Station) to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Intercambiador Av América Metro and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

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

The distance between Madrid (Station) and Lyon is 951 km. The road distance is 1190.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Lyon without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 9h 42m and costs €120 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Madrid (Station) to Lyon, including transfers.

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

Madrid (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 station.

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

Madrid (Station) to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

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

The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs €120 - €360 and takes 9h 42m, you could also bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 18h 11m.

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

Madrid (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

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

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

Can I drive from Madrid (Station) to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid (Station) to Lyon is 1191 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Madrid (Station) to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3914+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MAD - LYS
5h 8m
€72–263
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
9h 42m
€127–353
Bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4
1. Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 11m
€81–162
Drive 1,190.9 km
1. Drive from Madrid (Station) to Lyoncar 1,190.9 km
11h 36m
€195–282
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain 9725
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
11h 14m
€159–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Lyonbus FlixBus N748 / ...
18h 33m
€102–162

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

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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) 5 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 9h 42m.

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