The cheapest and fastest buses from Tarragona to Lyon
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
11 h 15 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
591 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tarragona to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarragona to Lyon will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 3 buses that leave Tarragona for Lyon on Sun, Jul 12, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 591 km distance in an average of 11 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 45 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 11 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.
2:20 PM11h45Tarragona2:05 AMLyon€361One-way0 transfers
11:25 AM10h45Tarragona10:10 PMLyon€531One-way0 transfers
12:05 AM11h15Tarragona11:20 AMLyon€531One-way0 transfers
11:25 AM10h45Tarragona10:10 PMLyon€531One-way0 transfers
12:05 AM11h15Tarragona11:20 AMLyon€531One-way0 transfers
2:20 PM11h45Tarragona2:05 AMLyon€361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Tarragona to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €22.
Distance: 591 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€53 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €66 Average price |
10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Tarragona to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tarragona to Lyon buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
normal+ Normal | 7:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 16h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 7:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 16h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 7:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 16h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 8:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 15h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 8:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 15h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 8:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 15h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 9:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 9:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 9:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 10:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 13h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 10:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 13h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 10:00 AM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 13h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Tarragona | 12h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Tarragona | 12h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 11:00 AM Tarragona | 12h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 12:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 11h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 12:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 11h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 12:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 11h45 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 1:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 1:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 1:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 11:45 PM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
3356 | 1:50 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 10h20 | 12:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
normal+ Normal | 3:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 14h15 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 3:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 14h15 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 3:00 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 14h15 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:20 PM Tarragona | 11h45 | 4:05 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:20 PM Tarragona | 12h55 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:20 PM Tarragona | 12h55 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 4:20 PM Tarragona | 12h55 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 4:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 12h45 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 4:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 12h45 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 4:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 12h45 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 5:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 11h45 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 5:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 11h45 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 5:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 11h45 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 6:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 10h45 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 6:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 10h45 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
normal+ Normal | 6:30 PM Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses | 10h45 | 5:15 AM Lyon | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
![]() | 12:05 AM Tarragona | 11h15 | 11:20 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tarragona to Lyon
Buses from Tarragona to Lyon run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €22 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 591 km distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 591 km |
Average bus duration 10h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 45m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Empresa Plana from Tarragona to LyonYou can travel by bus between Tarragona to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Empresa Plana for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tarragona to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tarragona to Lyon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Tarragona to Lyon
Most Tarragona to Lyon buses use the Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan). Use this guide to compare Tarragona and Lyon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses from Tarragona city centre
Getting to Tarragona from Tarragona city centre
Which Lyon station do buses from Tarragona arrive at?
Getting to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) from Lyon city centre
Getting to Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport from Lyon city centre
Most popular bus connections from Tarragona
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