Bus from Barcelona to Lyon: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Lyon on January 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar BusBus
    		Barcelona Nord
    		Lyon - Perrache Bus StationCheapest
    FlixbusBus
    		Barcelona Nord
    		PerracheFastest
    ALSA INTERNACIONALBus
      		Estació del Nord de Barcelona
      		PerracheNo tags
      FlixbusBus
      		 Barcelona (Airport T2C)
      		Aéroport LYSNo tags
      ALSA INTERNACIONALBus
        		Estació del Nord de Barcelona
        		PerracheNo tags

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        Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Lyon

        We recommend taking the train

        Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 5 hours 1 minute, and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        1train per day
        5h 1mAverage Duration
        535 kmDistance
        13kgCO₂ emissions
        Bus
        		Average Price$30 - $266Average Duration9h 5m
        13kg CO₂e
        Train
        		Average Price$75 - $197Average Duration5h 1m
        13kg CO₂e
        Carpool
        		Average Price$46 - $129Average Duration6h 40m
        22kg CO₂e

        Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Lyon by bus

        Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

        1. How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Lyon?

          The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Lyon start from $30. The average price for this route is around $64. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

        2. How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Lyon?

          The average bus travel time from Barcelona to Lyon is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 529 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 55m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.

        3. Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Lyon route?

          Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, KLR Bus, INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE.

        4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Barcelona to Lyon?

          The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Lyon at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

        5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Lyon?

          A bus trip from Barcelona to Lyon generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

        6. What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Lyon?

          According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61073 reviews.

        7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Lyon?

          Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company KLR Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.5.

        8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Barcelona to Lyon?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

        9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Lyon?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is KLR Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

        Find cheapest prices for buses

        Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

        Best price found
        01-04
        $260
        01-05
        $247
        Today
        $70
        01-07
        $46
        01-08
        $39
        01-09
        $37
        01-10
        $34
        01-11
        $32
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barcelona to Lyon was searched and found on Jan 11, 2026 with a price of $32

        To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Lyon, as early as possible.

        You can expect to pay from $32 to $291 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2026-01-11.

        Usually ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

        What's the cheapest way to go from Barcelona to Lyon?

        busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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