How to get from Lyon to Madrid

Travel between Lyon, France and Madrid, Spain is: Partially open.

Can travellers from France enter Spain?

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

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Madrid from Lyon?

Conditions of entry into Spain:

• 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

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Madrid, Spain?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Spain has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 23/09/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip to Madrid from Lyon.

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

Is my journey back to Lyon from Madrid 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 Madrid?

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 23/09/2021. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Lyon from Madrid closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to get from Lyon to Madrid: coach or flight.

A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Madrid, which costs on average £57.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Madrid:

A coach is about £37 less than a flight, which costs on average £94 for this route.

The fastest way to get to Madrid from Lyon is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 50 min.

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

In comparison, going by coach can take 15 h 35 min   on average.

The distance from Lyon to Madrid is approximately 565 miles (912 km).

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

• Coaches mostly leave from Lyon, Gare Perrache and tend to arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
• Flights most often depart from Lyon at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Madrid at Madrid Barajas Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Madrid:

• You can take a coach from Lyon to Madrid with Union Ivkoni International. Cheap tickets can be found for £57 with Union Ivkoni International from Lyon to Madrid.
• You can take a flight from Lyon to Madrid with Iberia. Cheap tickets can be found for £94 with Iberia from Lyon to Madrid.

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

• You can check for a direct coach to Madrid with Flixbus.
• You can find direct flights to take to Madrid with Iberia.

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

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

• Coach tickets cost £57 one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average £94 one way.

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