How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Lyon?

The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Lyon start from $32. The average price for this route is around $53. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Lyon?

The average bus trip duration from Barcelona to Lyon is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 330 miles (531 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 15m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Lyon route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , ALSA , Sindbad , KLR Bus , INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Lyon?

The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Lyon at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Lyon?

A bus trip from Barcelona to Lyon generates an estimated 13.274325 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Lyon?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61939 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Lyon?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company KLR Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Barcelona to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is KLR Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Barcelona to Lyon from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Lyon on May 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Barcelona Nord	9h	8:00pm	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 15m	5:15am	Gare routière de Gerland	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Barcelona Nord	7h 55m	8:25am	Lyon - Gerland Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Aeropuerto / Airport (BCN) T1	8h	5:15am	Gare routière de Gerland	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	13h 45m	11:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:44 PM CEST.

Get from Barcelona to Lyon

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

9h 10mAverage Duration

330 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Lyon?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Barcelona Airport
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C
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
F
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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Stops in Lyon

A
Lyon Airport
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B
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,634 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

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

3.7/511,776 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to 18 reviews, BlaBlaCar Bus received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $32

BlaBlaBus Barcelona Lyon recent customer reviews

So sad the bus driver didn’t accept my booking because he didn’t see it on his cell phone. I booked another trip somewhere else. Please give me a credit .

Edward E.

September 18, 2022

Very good experience

Angela Maria A.

December 16, 2019

ALSA

4.3/561,957 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 61957 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 $34

ALSA INTERNACIONAL Barcelona Lyon recent customer reviews

Bus was 2 hours late to destination. Only 1 comfort break over an 11 hr journey. There seemed to be a lot of disorder in seating. Bus itself was not very comfortable. No WiFi or entertainment.

Henry J.

August 14, 2023

The trip was ok but we arrived 45 minutes late

ÈRic N.

November 21, 2024

Sindbad

3.6/51,292 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

KLR Bus

4.1/522 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi4.7

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FR bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Avanza, Sindbad, KLR Bus

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Lyon by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Lyon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Lyon start from $32. The average price for this route is around $53. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Lyon?
The average bus trip duration from Barcelona to Lyon is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 330 miles (531 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 15m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Lyon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, KLR Bus, INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Lyon?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Lyon at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Lyon?
A bus trip from Barcelona to Lyon generates an estimated 13.274325 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Lyon?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61939 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Lyon?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company KLR Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Barcelona to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is KLR Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/12

$151

05/13

$71

Today

$48

05/15

$42

05/16

$46

05/17

$86

05/18

$62

05/19

$36

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Lyon was searched and found on May 19, 2026 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $195 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2026-05-19.

Usually ALSA 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.