How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Lyon?

The cheapest coach tickets from Barcelona to Lyon start from £22. The average price for this route is around £42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Lyon?

The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Lyon is 9h 20m, covering a distance of 328 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus .

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 .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Lyon?

The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Lyon at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

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

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

Which 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 60787 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Bus Barcelona to Lyon from £23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Barcelona to Lyon on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Barcelona Nord	8h 30m	06:15	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	07:30	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	20:10	Barcelona Nord	8h	04:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:00	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h 55m	04:55	Perrache	No tags
Bus	20:50	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	16h 5m	12:55	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Lyon on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:25	Barcelona Nord	9h 5m	17:30	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	07:30	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	20:10	Barcelona Nord	8h	04:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 15m	18:15	Perrache	No tags
Bus	02:50	Barcelona Nord	9h 25m	12:15	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Lyon on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:50	Barcelona Nord	9h 25m	12:15	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	07:30	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	20:00	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h 55m	04:55	Perrache	No tags
Bus	02:20	Sants	9h 55m	12:15	Perrache	No tags
Bus	20:00	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h 55m	04:55	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Lyon on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Barcelona Nord	8h 30m	02:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	07:30	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Barcelona Nord	9h	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 15m	18:15	Perrache	No tags
Bus	20:50	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	17h 15m	14:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Lyon on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:50	Barcelona Nord	9h 25m	12:15	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	07:30	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Barcelona Nord	9h	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:00	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h 55m	04:55	Perrache	No tags
Bus	20:50	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	16h 5m	12:55	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Lyon on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:10	Barcelona Nord	8h	04:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	07:30	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Barcelona Nord	9h	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:00	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h 55m	04:55	Perrache	No tags
Bus	20:50	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	15h 15m	12:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Lyon on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:10	Barcelona Nord	8h	04:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	07:30	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Barcelona Nord	9h	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:00	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h 55m	04:55	Perrache	No tags
Bus	20:50	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	15h 15m	12:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Lyon on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:10	Barcelona Nord	8h	04:10	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	7h 45m	07:30	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Barcelona Nord	9h	20:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:00	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h 55m	04:55	Perrache	No tags
Bus	20:50	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	16h 5m	12:55	Aéroport LYS	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Barcelona to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

6h 40mAverage duration

330 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£22 - £154	Average duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£41 - £108	Average duration5h 1m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£24 - £65	Average duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Lyon?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Barcelona Airport
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C
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Stops in Lyon

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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B
Lyon Airport
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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
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,481 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,179 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

According to 18 reviews, BlaBlaCar Bus received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at £22

BlaBlaBus Barcelona Lyon recent customer reviews

So sad the bus driver didn’t accept my booking because he didn’t see it on his cell phone. I booked another trip somewhere else. Please give me a credit .

Edward E.

18 September 2022

Very good experience

Angela Maria A.

16 December 2019

ALSA

4.5/560,849 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Based on 60849 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at £96

ALSA INTERNACIONAL Barcelona Lyon recent customer reviews

Bus was 2 hours late to destination. Only 1 comfort break over an 11 hr journey. There seemed to be a lot of disorder in seating. Bus itself was not very comfortable. No WiFi or entertainment.

Henry J.

14 August 2023

The trip was ok but we arrived 45 minutes late

ÈRic N.

21 November 2024

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.6

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Barcelona to Lyon

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

How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Lyon?
The cheapest coach tickets from Barcelona to Lyon start from £22. The average price for this route is around £42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Lyon?
The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Lyon is 9h 20m, covering a distance of 328 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
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.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Lyon?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Lyon at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Lyon?
A bus journey from Barcelona to Lyon produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 60787 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Lyon?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company KLR Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Best price found

28/11

£74

29/11

£63

Today

£37

01/12

£37

02/12

£32

03/12

£30

04/12

£26

05/12

£42

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Lyon was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £26

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 £26 to £108 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 £26, which is on 2025-12-04.

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

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time9h 20m	Avg price£42	Daily departures14
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 1m	Avg price£76	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time6h 40m	Avg price£44	Daily departures3