There are 6 ways to get from Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona by train (Renfe), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bourgoin Jallieu to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
6h 30m€117–179Bus, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Le Franchisson to Lycée Gambettabus
- Take the train from Bourgoin Jallieu to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
6h 1m€65–201Train, bus
- Take the train from Bourgoin Jallieu to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
- Take the bus from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
11h 42m€72–150Drive 625 km
- Drive from Rhône-Alpes to Barcelonacar 625 km
6h 36m€98–142Bus
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 20m€67–116Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bourgoin Jallieu to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
8h 15m€78–267
Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona is to bus and train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €60 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Les Vesves and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Place du Château and Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Bourgoin Jallieu and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Rhône-Alpes and Barcelona is 713 km. The road distance is 625 km.
The best way to get from Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €110 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona, including transfers.
Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Grenoble - Bus Station.
Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bourgoin Jallieu station.
The best way to get from Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €110 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Rhône-Alpes, France and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a vehicle from Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona-Sants via Bourgoin Jallieu and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bourgoin Jallieu to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bourgoin Jallieu to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bourgoin Jallieu to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bourgoin Jallieu to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sindbad
Bus from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Sindbad
- Phone
- +33 820 08 38 38
- [email protected]
- Website
- Isère - Transisère
Bus from Le Franchisson to Lycée Gambetta
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- Isère - Transisère
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona is 625 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Rhône-Alpes to Barcelona.
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