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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
7 h 19 m
Average duration
7 h 49 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
531 km
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 £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lyon for Barcelona every day 4 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 49 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 10 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.
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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 2m. 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 £33.
Distance: 531 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£43 Average Price Cheapest | £108 Average Price | £127 Average Price |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Lyon to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Barcelona coaches for today, Tuesday 6 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus | 22:55 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 8h20 | 07:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:55 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 8h50 | 07:45 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 7 January | |||||
| Normal | 04:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 7h35 | 11:45 El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 04:10 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 7h19 | 11:29 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 19:50 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 8h10 | 04:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
| 34153 | 19:50 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 8h10 | 04:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Lyon to Barcelona
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Buses from Lyon to Barcelona run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 531 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 531 km |
Average bus duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Infobus from Lyon to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Barcelona with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Infobus for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Barcelona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Barcelona by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Barcelona
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- La Botiga (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
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