How to get from Lyon to Barcelona

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

Is international entry into Barcelona from Lyon restricted?

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

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

Entry Requirements:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Health screen upon arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Barcelona, Spain?

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

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 25/09/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Lyon and Barcelona closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Lyon, France from Spain is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Lyon from Barcelona restricted?

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

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

Conditions of reentry into France:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• 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)
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Lyon, France?

You should observe these safety measures in France as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

This information about your return travel to France was last checked on 24/09/2021. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Lyon from Barcelona closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 travel options from Lyon to Barcelona: coach, flight or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Barcelona. Tickets for a coach cost on average £30.

This is compared to other travel options to Barcelona:

A coach is £126 less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Barcelona costing on average £156.

A coach journey is usually £54 less than a journey to Barcelona by train, which costs on average £84 for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Lyon is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Barcelona that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 7 h 25 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 5 h 5 min   of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 329 miles (530 km) from Lyon to Barcelona.

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Barcelona is:

• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Lyon to Barcelona 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 when travelling from Lyon to Barcelona:

• Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from Lyon to Barcelona depart from Lyon, Gare Perrache to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
• Most travellers catch their flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
• Most travellers who buy a train ticket from Lyon to Barcelona depart from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona Sants.

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

• Alsa can take you to Barcelona by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Alsa from Lyon to Barcelona for £30.
• Travel with Vueling to go to Barcelona by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Lyon to Barcelona tickets on Omio for £156.
• Travel with Renfe-SNCF to go to Barcelona by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Renfe-SNCF Lyon to Barcelona tickets on Omio for £84.

Yes, there are direct services available to Barcelona from Lyon with the following travel operators:

• You can find around direct coaches per day and book this direct coach with Flixbus, Alsa or Eurolines Switzerland.
• You can find around direct flights per day and book this direct flight with.
• You'll find 1 direct train per day with Renfe-SNCF.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barcelona as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Lyon and Barcelona.

When planning your trip between Lyon and Barcelona, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets cost £30 one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average £156 one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average £84 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Barcelona from Lyon online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.