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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Barcelona Nord | Gare routière de Gerland | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Barcelona Nord | Gare routière de Gerland | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Barcelona Nord | Lyon - Gerland Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Barcelona (Airport T2C) | Aéroport LYS | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Barcelona Nord | Lyon - Gerland Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Barcelona Nord | Gare routière de Gerland | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Barcelona Nord | Lyon - Gerland Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Barcelona Nord | Gare routière de Gerland | No tags |
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Get from Barcelona to Lyon
The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 514, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Barcelona and Lyon
Stops in Barcelona
- A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain - C
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain - D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain - E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain - F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Stops in Lyon
- B
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France - C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France - D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France - E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France - F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Lyon by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Lyon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Lyon start at R 514. The average price for this route is around R 882. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Lyon?
The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Lyon is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 532 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 15m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Lyon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Lyon?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Lyon at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Lyon?
A bus trip from Barcelona to Lyon produces an estimated 13.275575 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Lyon?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 63224 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Lyon?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Barcelona to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Lyon was searched and found on 19 Aug 2026 with a price of R 708To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Lyon as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 708 to R 4 569 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 708, which is on 2026-08-19.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Barcelona to Lyon?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
