How far is Lyon from Barcelona?

The distance separating Lyon and Barcelona is 330 miles (532 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Barcelona?

Most of the buses traveling from Lyon to Barcelona leave from Lyon Airport and arrive at Estació del Nord de Barcelona. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Barcelona?

Once in Barcelona, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Beaches: Mar Bella & de Bogatell, La Sagrada Família, Parc del Laberint, Casa Vicens and National Art Museum of Catalonia.

Bus Lyon to Barcelona from $31 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 27

from $133

TomorrowJul 28

from $56

TueJul 29

from $35

WedJul 30

from $35

ThuJul 31

from $35

FriAug 1

from $59

SatAug 2

from $52

SunAug 3

from $55

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 28 at 1:00pm
Departure city: Lyon
Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
Arrival time: July 28 at 11:05pm
Destination city: Barcelona
Destination location: Nord
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 5m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 28 at 5:10am
Departure city: Lyon
Departure location: Perrache
Arrival time: July 28 at 12:29pm
Destination city: Barcelona
Destination location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Operated by: ALSA INTERNACIONAL
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 19m
Departure time: July 28 at 3:35am
Departure city: Lyon
Departure location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
Arrival time: July 28 at 2:20pm
Destination city: Barcelona
Destination location: Nord
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 45m
Departure time: July 28 at 5:10am
Departure city: Lyon
Departure location: Perrache
Arrival time: July 28 at 12:29pm
Destination city: Barcelona
Destination location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Operated by: ALSA INTERNACIONAL
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 19m
Departure time: July 28 at 7:30am
Departure city: Lyon
Departure location: Aéroport LYS
Arrival time: July 28 at 9:35pm
Destination city: Barcelona
Destination location: Nord
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 5m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Barcelona.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $191	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$57 - $182	Average Duration6h 23m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $206	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Lyon to Barcelona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest ticket

22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lyon to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61

Average bus trip duration9h 40m

Number of daily buses21

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance333 miles (537 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,754 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,579 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to 20 reviews, BlaBlaCar Bus received a 3.5-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the departure location, but some complained about the timeliness. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $23

BlaBlaBus Lyon Barcelona recent customer reviews

When I asked for help I only received emails that told me changing the reservation was easy. It was not. I wasted too much money this way!

Debbra H.

April 12, 2022

Well I actually booked ouibus which was supposed to leave by 23:55. At the end I left with BlaBlaCar 3:20 am

Yonas R.

November 13, 2019

It was fine

Eleodora L.

December 9, 2024

ALSA

4.5/559,768 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 59768 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $124

Alsa Internacional SLU Lyon Barcelona recent customer reviews

The actual departing place at the bus stop in Lyon is impossible to find, it would be nice if there was a sign which indicates where the Alsa buses are departing. And also there was a delay of almost 2 hours, and there was no information at all.

Pascal N.

December 9, 2022

KLR Bus

4/518 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Inters Portugal - Rede Nacional De Expressos, Lda.

4/540 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.4

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Trenitalia, Rede Expressos, Sindbad, Rede Expressos

Lyon to Barcelona Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Barcelona?

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Les Charrières

D - Lyon

E - Quai de Saoune

F - Villeurbanne INSA

Stops in Barcelona

A - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

B - Barcelona Airport

C - Barcelona Sants

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lyon - Barcelona

How far is Lyon from Barcelona?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Barcelona?
What are the best sights and things to do in Barcelona?

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

Best price found

07/25

$97

07/26

$97

Today

$129

07/28

$52

07/29

$32

07/30

$32

07/31

$32

08/01

$55

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Barcelona was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Barcelona, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $182 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-07-29.

Usually Flixbus (FR) 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Lyon and Barcelona!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Lyon to Barcelona, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Lyon to Barcelona will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Lyon to Barcelona while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Lyon by bus?

Bus from Lyon to Barcelona

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Barcelona.

Bus Lyon to Barcelona: Trip Overview

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BlaBlaBus Lyon Barcelona recent customer reviews

Alsa Internacional SLU Lyon Barcelona recent customer reviews

Lyon to Barcelona Bus

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Barcelona?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lyon - Barcelona

How far is Lyon from Barcelona?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Barcelona?

What are the best sights and things to do in Barcelona?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Lyon by bus?

You can also go to Barcelona by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

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