Cheapest price
£144
Average price
£144
Fastest journey
9 h 17 m
Average duration
9 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
912 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Madrid will cost around £144 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £144.
To travel from Lyon to Madrid you need to make at least one change.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 912 km
Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£138 Average Price | £176 Average Price | £82 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 12m Average total duration 16h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 912 km |
Average train duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £138 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 17m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 15:02 |
Travel between Lyon and Madrid from £186 with Omio’s train partners Renfe AVE INT, Renfe-SNCF and AVE! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.
Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.
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