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Madrid to Lyon

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Madrid, Spain → Lyon, France

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Six ways to Travel from Madrid to Lyon

Composite routes from Madrid to Lyon

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Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$341.76
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$443.02

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$341.76
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$443.02

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$240.50
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$405.05

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$227.84

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Avignon
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$101.26

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.90–$101.26
Train from Geneve to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$82.28

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$139.24
Bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
16h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.63–$82.28
Bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.23–$94.93

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Lyon is to bus which costs $43.48 - $70.65 and takes 16h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $41.30 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Madrid to Lyon?

The distance between Madrid and Lyon is 1263 km. The road distance is 1223.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Lyon without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 8h 31m and costs $76.09 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Lyon?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Madrid to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Lyon bus from?

Madrid to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Lyon train from?

Madrid to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Lyon?

The best way to get from Madrid to Lyon is to train via Barcelona which takes 8h 31m and costs $76.09 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $70.65 and takes 16h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $41.30 - $163.04 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Madrid to Lyon bus arrive?

Madrid to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Madrid to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Madrid to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Lyon is 1223 km. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Madrid to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Lyon?

Book your Madrid to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Lyon?

Book your Madrid to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3319+ hotels available in Lyon. Prices start at $37.86 per night.
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