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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£64

Fastest journey

7 h 19 m

Average duration

7 h 59 m

Buses per day

Distance

531 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lyon to Barcelona will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.

Fast coaches

Of the 15 buses that leave Lyon for Barcelona every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 531 km distance in an average of 7 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 19 m .

The slowest buses will take 8 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

93129

10:308h55

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

19:25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

£271One-way

0 changes

Normal

10:309h30

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

20:00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

£321One-way

0 changes

51041 · 3176

13:0010h05

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

23:05Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

£331One-way

1 change

FlixBus

14:009h10

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

23:10Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants

£351One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

14:008h40

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

22:40Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

£351One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £57.

Distance: 531 km

Compare bus with

Most popular Coach	Train	Flight
£51 Average Price Cheapest	£110 Average Price	£131 Average Price
16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Lyon to Barcelona bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday 8 July

Last updated at 08:57

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus	10:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	9h05	19:35 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
51041 · 3176	11:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	10h05	21:05 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
FlixBus	12:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	9h10	21:10 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	12:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	8h40	20:40 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	17:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	11h10	04:10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
Normal	18:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	9h30	04:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
3155	21:55 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	8h30	06:25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
Wednesday 9 July
50617 · 3159	01:35 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	10h45	12:20 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	1 change
Normal	03:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	7h19	10:29 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
Normal	03:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	7h35	10:45 Barcelona	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	08:05 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	8h45	16:50 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
93129	08:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	8h55	17:25 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
Normal	08:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	9h30	18:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Lyon to Barcelona

France

Spain

Buses from Lyon to Barcelona run on average 14 times per day, taking around 16h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

531 km

Average bus duration

16h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

£21

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

7h 35m

First bus

00:10

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa and FlixBus Lyon to Barcelona

Find the best coaches from Lyon to Barcelona with Omio's travel partners BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa and FlixBus from £23. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.

Coach information from Lyon to Barcelona with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 7 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: £23

Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Lyon to Barcelona coach information with Alsa:

Average Duration: 7 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: £23

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Lyon to Barcelona coach information:

Average Duration: 8 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: £24
FlixBus frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Lyon to Barcelona coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Lyon to Barcelona with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Barcelona.

Cheap coach tickets from Lyon to Barcelona can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Lyon to Barcelona is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Lyon to Barcelona coach travel time is 7 h 35 min for the 329 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Lyon to Barcelona leaves at 03: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Lyon to Barcelona leaves at 22: 55.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Lyon to Barcelona without having to change trains with Alsa or FlixBus. There are 14 direct coaches from Lyon to Barcelona each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Lyon to Barcelona coach with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus or Infobus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route from Lyon to Barcelona as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache. When arriving in Barcelona, you can end your trip in coach stations like Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Lyon to Barcelona by coach is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Barcelona from Lyon including taking a train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Lyon to Barcelona has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Lyon to Barcelona.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Lyon to Barcelona.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Lyon to Barcelona.

No, luggage for the coach from Lyon to Barcelona needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Lyon to Barcelona.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Lyon to Barcelona.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Lyon to Barcelona.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Lyon to Barcelona.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Barcelona

Lyon

Barcelona

The major coach station for departures in Lyon is Lyon, Gare Perrache. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lyon, Gare Perrache for your trip from Lyon to Barcelona.

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