How far is Madrid from Lyon by coach?

The journey from Lyon to Madrid by coach covers an approximate distance of 567 miles (914 km).

Is there a way to reach Madrid from Lyon without flying?

To travel from Lyon to Madrid without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Lyon to Madrid from £26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lyon to Madrid on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Perrache	17h 25m	22:35	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Perrache	16h 40m	08:40	Madrid (South)	Fastest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	17h 25m	22:35	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	10:30	Aéroport LYS	22h 10m	08:40	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	20:30	Perrache	19h 30m	16:00	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Madrid on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Perrache	22h 30m	12:30	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	16h 35m	21:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	05:15	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	19h 25m	00:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	05:10	Perrache	16h 35m	21:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	10:30	Aéroport LYS	22h 10m	08:40	Madrid (South)	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Madrid on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Perrache	17h 25m	22:35	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Perrache	16h 40m	08:40	Madrid (South)	Fastest
Bus	05:15	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	19h 25m	00:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	05:10	Perrache	17h 25m	22:35	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	10:30	Aéroport LYS	22h 10m	08:40	Madrid (South)	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Madrid on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:00	Perrache	18h 30m	09:30	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	16h 10m	21:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	04:40	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	20h	00:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	05:10	Perrache	16h 10m	21:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	10:30	Aéroport LYS	22h 10m	08:40	Madrid (South)	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Madrid on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Perrache	16h 10m	21:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	16h 10m	21:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	05:15	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	19h 25m	00:40	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	05:10	Perrache	17h 25m	22:35	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	10:30	Aéroport LYS	22h 10m	08:40	Madrid (South)	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Madrid on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Perrache	17h 25m	22:35	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Perrache	16h 40m	08:40	Madrid (South)	Fastest
Bus	05:10	Perrache	17h 25m	22:35	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	10:30	Aéroport LYS	22h 10m	08:40	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	10:30	Perrache	19h 5m	05:35	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Madrid on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Perrache	22h 30m	12:30	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Perrache	16h 40m	08:40	Madrid (South)	Fastest
Bus	20:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	17h 15m	14:05	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	05:10	Perrache	17h 25m	22:35	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	07:30	Aéroport LYS	1d 1h	08:40	Madrid (South)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 21:22 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lyon to Madrid

We recommend taking the bus

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 £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

19h 25mAverage duration

557 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£28 - £274	Average duration19h 25m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£82 - £136	Average duration22h 50m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,787 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

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 Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at £107

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.

Veronica Ines Y.

4 December 2019

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.

Taylor R.

8 July 2019

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

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

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Madrid?

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Madrid

A - Estación Sur

B - Madrid-Barajas Airport

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lyon to Madrid

How far is Madrid from Lyon by coach?
The journey from Lyon to Madrid by coach covers an approximate distance of 567 miles (914 km).
Is there a way to reach Madrid from Lyon without flying?
To travel from Lyon to Madrid without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

17/11

£144

18/11

£158

Today

£103

20/11

£66

21/11

£43

22/11

£43

23/11

£37

24/11

£43

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Madrid was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £37

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 £37 to £158 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 £37, 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.