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 1 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration 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 15/10/2021; 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 between Madrid and 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
• 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

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 15/10/2021. 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 that you can travel between Madrid and Lyon. You can take a flight or coach.

A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Lyon, which costs on average £60.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Lyon:

A coach is £39 less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Lyon costing on average £99.

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

Other travel options between Madrid and Lyon can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 16 h 35 min.

You should expect to travel around 565 miles (912 km) from Madrid to Lyon.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in 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:

• Iberia can get you to Lyon by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Iberia from Madrid to Lyon for £99 on Omio.
• Union Ivkoni International can take you to Lyon by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Union Ivkoni International from Madrid to Lyon for £60.

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

• You can take a direct flight with Iberia.
• You can travel directly by 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 to Lyon from Madrid.

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

• The price of a plane ticket for this trip is £99 one way on average.
• The price of a coach ticket is £60 one way on average for this trip.

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