How far is Barcelona from Lyon?

Barcelona and Lyon are 330 miles (532 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Lyon?

Most of the buses traveling from Barcelona to Lyon leave from Barcelona Airport and arrive at Lyon Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Once in Lyon, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Parc de la Tête d'Or, La Place des Terreaux/Bartholdi Fountain, Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, Le Centre d’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation and Institut Lumière.

Bus Barcelona to Lyon from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Lyon on November 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10pm	Barcelona Nord	14h 5m	10:15am	Aéroport LYS	Cheapest
11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	7:30am	Perrache	Fastest
4:00pm	Barcelona Nord	9h 10m	1:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
11:10pm	Sants	8h 20m	7:30am	Perrache	No tags
8:10pm	Barcelona Nord	8h	4:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Lyon on November 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:25pm	Barcelona Nord	10h 40m	8:05am	Aéroport LYS	Cheapest
11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	7:30am	Perrache	Fastest
8:00pm	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h 55m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
2:50am	Barcelona Nord	9h 25m	12:15pm	Perrache	No tags
9:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 55m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Lyon on November 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00am	Barcelona Nord	9h	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	7:30am	Perrache	Fastest
12:30am	Barcelona Nord	8h	8:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
9:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 15m	6:15pm	Perrache	No tags
8:50pm	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	16h 15m	1:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Lyon on November 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00am	Barcelona Nord	9h	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	7:30am	Perrache	Fastest
12:30am	Barcelona Nord	8h	8:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
8:00pm	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h 55m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
8:50pm	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	16h 5m	12:55pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Lyon on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30am	Barcelona Nord	8h	8:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	7:30am	Perrache	Fastest
11:00am	Barcelona Nord	9h	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
8:00pm	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h 55m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
8:50pm	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	15h 15m	12:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Lyon on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00am	Barcelona Nord	9h	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	7:30am	Perrache	Fastest
12:30am	Barcelona Nord	8h	8:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
8:00pm	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h 55m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
8:50pm	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	15h 15m	12:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Lyon on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30am	Barcelona Nord	8h	8:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	7:30am	Perrache	Fastest
11:00am	Barcelona Nord	9h	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
8:00pm	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h 55m	4:55am	Perrache	No tags
8:50pm	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	16h 5m	12:55pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Lyon on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:50am	Barcelona Nord	9h 25m	12:15pm	Perrache	Cheapest
11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	7:30am	Perrache	Fastest
12:30am	Barcelona Nord	8h	8:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
9:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 15m	6:15pm	Perrache	No tags
8:25am	Barcelona Nord	9h 5m	5:30pm	Perrache	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

330 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $187	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $140	Average Duration5h 1m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $89	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Bus Barcelona to Lyon: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$52

Average bus trip duration9h 10m

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance328 miles (529 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,170 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,081 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to 18 reviews, BlaBlaCar Bus received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $29

BlaBlaBus Barcelona Lyon recent customer reviews

So sad the bus driver didn’t accept my booking because he didn’t see it on his cell phone. I booked another trip somewhere else. Please give me a credit .

Edward E.

September 18, 2022

Very good experience

Angela Maria A.

December 16, 2019

ALSA

4.5/560,651 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60651 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $125

ALSA INTERNACIONAL Barcelona Lyon recent customer reviews

Bus was 2 hours late to destination. Only 1 comfort break over an 11 hr journey. There seemed to be a lot of disorder in seating. Bus itself was not very comfortable. No WiFi or entertainment.

Henry J.

August 14, 2023

The trip was ok but we arrived 45 minutes late

ÈRic N.

November 21, 2024

KLR Bus

4/518 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Barcelona to Lyon Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Barcelona to Lyon.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Barcelona to Lyon.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Barcelona to Lyon, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Lyon?

Stops in Barcelona

A - Barcelona Airport

B - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

C - Barcelona Sants

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions for your trip Barcelona - Lyon

How far is Barcelona from Lyon?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Lyon?
What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/01

$182

11/02

$181

Today

$61

11/04

$76

11/05

$28

11/06

$29

11/07

$32

11/08

$29

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $28

To 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 $28 to $213 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 $28 which is on 2025-11-05.

Usually FlixBus, ALSA 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

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

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 Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 10m	Avg Price$52	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 1m	Avg Price$98	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time6h 40m	Avg Price$57	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Barcelona by bus?

Bus from Lyon to Barcelona

You can also go to Lyon by train

Train from Barcelona to Lyon

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