Cheapest price
£118
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
5 h 1 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Lyon will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £118.
Of the 2 trains that leave Barcelona for Lyon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 531 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 32 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.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 £20, and a flight costs an average of £44.
Distance: 531 km
Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£128 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest | £199 Average Price |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 06:19 Barcelona Sants | 5h01 | 11:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:25 Barcelona Sants | 5h32 | 19:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
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Distance 531 km |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 1m |
First train 02:20 |
Last train 22:37 |
Travel to Lyon from Barcelona from £52 with Omio’s train partners AVE, Renfe AVE INT and Renfe-SNCF! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Looking for a comfortable way to travel between Barcelona and Lyon? Reserve your Renfe AVE train between Barcelona and Lyon with Omio today! Renfe is Spain’s national train operator that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country as well as France and Portugal, including the Barcelona to Lyon route. Omio shows you current AVE timetables and tickets to cover the 329 miles (530 km) distance. You can choose from ticket options like Promo, Promo + or Flexible for the best deals on this route. Renfe discount cards, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, can also be applied when purchasing your AVE ticket on Omio.
As the main high-speed train service in Spain, AVE provides amenities like a restaurant, WC, WiFi access, and onboard entertainment on its routes. AVE covers long distances and connects major cities in Spain in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These trains can reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, making AVE trains one of the fastest in the entire world. AVE offers all travellers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and on Omio you can book AVE tickets in a few steps!
Passengers board the train most frequently from Barcelona Sants, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lyon Part Dieu, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.
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