How to get from Lyon to Barcelona

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

Can I enter Spain if coming from France?

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

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Barcelona if travelling from Lyon?

Conditions of entry:

• 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 measures do I need to follow in Barcelona, Spain due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Spain must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

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

The information above was last checked on 20/01/2022; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Lyon and Barcelona.

Return travel to Lyon, France from Spain is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering France from Spain?

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

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into France from Spain?

Requirements for reentering France:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be tested. A positive test will result in mandatory quarantine

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in France?

All travellers must abide by the following measures in France to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

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

The above information about your return travel to Lyon, France was last verified on 19/01/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Lyon from Barcelona.

There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Barcelona: flight, coach or train.

A flight service offers the cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Barcelona, which costs on average £17.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Barcelona:

A flight is generally £4 less than a coach for the same trip. A coach costs on average £21 from Lyon to Barcelona.

A flight is generally £4 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £22 from Lyon to Barcelona.

The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Lyon is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

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

In comparison, getting to Barcelona by coach can take on average 7 h 35 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 4 h 57 min   on average.

The distance between Lyon and Barcelona is around 329 miles (530 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Barcelona is:

• Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Lyon to Barcelona as scheduled services by flight, coach 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 board their plane from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
• Most travellers board their coach from Lyon, Gare Perrache and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
• Most travellers board their train from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in 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:

• 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 £17.
• BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Barcelona by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Barcelona for £21.
• SNCFRenfe can get you to Barcelona by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SNCFRenfe from Lyon to Barcelona for £22 on Omio.

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

• You can find direct flights per day to Barcelona with Vueling or easyJet.
• You can check for a direct coach to Barcelona with Flixbus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Eurolines Switzerland with direct coaches per day.
• You can check for a direct train to Barcelona with SNCFRenfe with 1 direct train per day.

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

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

• Plane tickets cost £17 one way on average.
• Coach tickets are costing £21 one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing £22 one way on average.

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