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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Barcelona Nord | Lyon (Gerland) | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Estació del Nord de Barcelona | Perrache | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Barcelona Nord | Lyon (Gerland) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Estació del Nord de Barcelona | Perrache | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Barcelona (Airport T2C) | Aéroport LYS | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Lyon
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 $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$39 - $195 | Average Duration9h 10m | 13kg CO₂e | ||
Train | Average Price$74 - $195 | Average Duration5h 1m | 13kg CO₂e | |
Carpool | Average Price$44 - $114 | Average Duration6h 40m | 22kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Lyon?
Stops in Barcelona
- ACarrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
- CCarrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
- D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain - EPasseig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
- F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Stops in Lyon
- BRue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
- C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France - D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France - E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France - FLes Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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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.
How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Lyon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Lyon start from $39. The average price for this route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Lyon?
The average bus travel time from Barcelona to Lyon is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 527 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 15m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Lyon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, KLR Bus, INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE.
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.
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.
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 61288 reviews.
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.
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.
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.
The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Lyon was searched and found on Feb 28, 2026 with a price of $36To 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 $36 to $187 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 $36 which is on 2026-02-28.
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?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
