Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 19 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 11380 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $76
Based on 11142 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $80
Based on 60787 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 WiFi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $196
ALSA Lyon Madrid recent customer reviews
Loved that there were screens to watch movies during the travel time. However we were quite delayed arriving in Madrid, making it difficult to use the time necessary for activities that were planned.
4 out of 5 stars
Veronica Ines Y.
There needs to be someone that lets passengers know that the bus is running late so we can attempt to make other plans. I missed work, because my bus was three hours late.
Based on 1946 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the WiFi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $51
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F - Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Madrid by bus
What is the travel distance from Lyon to Madrid?
Lyon and Madrid are 914 km (567 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Madrid?
Buses departing from Lyon Airport in Lyon will take you to Estación Sur in Madrid.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-17
$263
11-18
$290
Today
$188
11-20
$121
11-21
$79
11-22
$79
11-23
$67
11-24
$79
The cheapest trip from Lyon to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $67
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Madrid, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $67 to $290 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-11-23.
Usually FlixBus 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 Lyon to Madrid?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Lyon to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $67
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
