How to get from Madrid to Lyon

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

Can I enter France if coming from Spain?

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

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

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

What measures do I need to follow in Lyon, France due to the pandemic?

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

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

The information above was last checked on 24/07/2021; 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 from Madrid to Lyon.

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

Am I allowed to reenter Madrid, 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 Madrid from Lyon?

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

Which rules do I need to follow in Madrid, 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 25/07/2021. 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 Madrid from Lyon here.

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

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Lyon. Tickets for a coach cost on average £49.

This is compared to other travel options to Lyon:

A coach journey is usually £63 less than a journey to Lyon by plane, which costs on average £111 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Madrid and Lyon is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 50 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by coach can take 16 h 15 min   on average.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Madrid to Lyon:

• Most travellers catch their flight from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from Madrid to Lyon depart from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 to Lyon, Gare Perrache.

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

• Travel with Air Nostrum for flights to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air Nostrum Madrid to Lyon tickets on Omio for £111.
• Flixbus can take you to Lyon by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Madrid to Lyon for £49.

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

• You can take a direct coach with Flixbus.

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

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

• Plane tickets cost £111 one way on average.
• Coach tickets are costing on average £49 one way.

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