Bus Tickets from Lyon to Madrid

Next departures

Next departures for Lyon to Madrid on October 12
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Union Ivkoni
Perrache
Estación SurCheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)Fastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
Estación SurNo tags
Flixbus
Aéroport LYS
Madrid (South)No tags
BlaBlaCar Bus
Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
Estación SurNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lyon to Madrid

Bus
Average PriceUS$36 - US$296Average Duration19h 30m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$109 - US$166Average Duration12h 50m
38kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Lyon to Madrid

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 12 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
12h 50mAverage Duration
US$109Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lyon to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$91
Average Bus Trip Duration19h 30m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure4:40am
Distance898 km
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Lyon to Madrid Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Lyon - Madrid

  1. What is the travel distance from Lyon to Madrid?

    Lyon and Madrid are 914 km (567 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Madrid?

    Buses departing from Perrache in Lyon will take you to Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-09
US$85
10-10
US$217
Today
US$85
10-12
US$55
10-13
US$54
10-14
US$78
10-15
US$55
10-16
US$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lyon to Madrid was searched and found on Oct 13, 2025 with a price of US$54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$54 to US$263 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$54 which is on 2025-10-13.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Lyon to Madrid.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Lyon to Madrid.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Lyon to Madrid.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Lyon to Madrid while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Madrid?

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