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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Madrid

Showing times and prices for 11 Jul

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

To travel from Lyon to Madrid you need to make at least one change.

TGV inOui
06:289h17
Lyon
15:45Madrid
£1441One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Madrid

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

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Coach

£138

Average Price

£176

Average Price

£82

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Cheapest

8h 18m

Average total duration

7h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 1m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

17h 12m

Average total duration

16h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.7 - 5.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

AVE

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lyon to Madrid?

The best time to book your train from Lyon to Madrid is 91 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lyon to Madrid route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lyon to Madrid per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Lyon to Madrid.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lyon to Madrid

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Trains from Lyon to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £138 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £30
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
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £30

Train companies: Renfe AVE INT, Renfe-SNCF and AVE trains Lyon to Madrid

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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