Madrid to Lyon bus with BlaBlaCar Bus
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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Lyon
Cheapest price
€67
Average price
€115
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
17 h 10 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
912 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Lyon will cost around €115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
Of the 13 buses that leave Madrid for Lyon on Sat, Jul 12, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 912 km distance in an average of 17 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 17 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €47.
Distance: 912 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€77 Average price Cheapest | €221 Average price | €180 Average price |
17h 16m Average total duration 16h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Lyon bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34152 | 6:35 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 17h05 | 11:40 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h00 | 3:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 17h40 | 2:55 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 9:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 17h00 | 2:55 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 9:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 17h20 | 3:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| 3142 · 4767 | 11:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 17h50 | 4:50 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 20h20 | 10:05 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 19h05 | 8:50 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 19h50 | 9:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
| 3167 | 6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 16h45 | 11:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 16h40 | 11:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3160 · 8500 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 19h40 | 4:10 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 8:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 19h30 | 4:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 8:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 19h30 | 4:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 9:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 19h15 | 4:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 18h10 | 3:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 9:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h45 | 4:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 17h45 | 3:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 20h20 | 7:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 19h55 | 7:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Lyon
Spain
France
Distance 912 km |
Average bus duration 16h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 16h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Coach companies: BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa and FlixBus Madrid to Lyon
BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa and FlixBus will get you from Madrid to Lyon at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times, prices and tickets for your trip.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French coach provider from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags.
FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Lyon
When departing from Madrid, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your journey in coach stations like Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, which is located around 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Gare Perrache, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Lyon
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
- 06:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km)
- La Pausa (0.3 km).
- Available outside the terminal, follow the signs to the taxi rank.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 101 Metro: 8 Train: C1, C10
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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