How to get from Barcelona to Lyon

Travel from Barcelona, Spain to Lyon, France is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Lyon from Barcelona restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lyon, France from Barcelona?

Entry Requirements:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Lyon, France?

The government of France has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 21/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Barcelona and Lyon closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Barcelona, Spain from France is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Barcelona, Spain from Lyon, France?

Reentering Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Barcelona from Lyon?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health screen upon arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands

Which rules do I need to follow in Barcelona, Spain regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Spain must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 19/05/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Barcelona from Lyon here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Barcelona to Lyon including taking a coach, flight or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Lyon. Tickets for a coach cost on average £13.

This is compared to other travel options to Lyon:

A coach is £29 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lyon costing on average £42.

A coach is generally £65 less than a train for the same route. A train costs on average £78 from Barcelona to Lyon.

The quickest way to travel between Barcelona and Lyon is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 30 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 7 h 30 min.

In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 5 h 5 min.

Lyon is approximately 329 miles (530 km) away from Barcelona.

The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Lyon is:

• 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Barcelona to Lyon as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Barcelona to Lyon:

• Coaches from Barcelona to Lyon most often leave from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Lyon, Gare Perrache.
• Flights mostly leave from Barcelona El Prat Airport and tend to arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains from Barcelona to Lyon most often leave from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Lyon by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Barcelona to Lyon for £13.
• Travel with Vueling to go to Lyon by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Barcelona to Lyon tickets on Omio for £42.
• Renfe AVE can take you to Lyon by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Renfe AVE from Barcelona to Lyon for £78.

Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• You can find direct coaches per day to take to Lyon with Flixbus, Alsa, Infobus, Eurolines Switzerland or BlaBlaCar Bus.
• You'll find direct flight services to Lyon with Vueling or easyJet with around direct flights every day.
• You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Lyon with Renfe AVE.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Lyon tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this journey.

Before travelling from Barcelona to Lyon, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is £13 one way on average for this trip.
• The price of a plane ticket for this trip is £42 one way on average.
• The price of a train ticket for this trip is £78 one way on average.

But we recommend booking Barcelona to Lyon tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.