Train Barcelona - Lyon from 39 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Barcelona - Lyon
Train Barcelona Lyon in brief
Average price
105.19 €
Price range
39.00 € - 169.00 €
Fastest Barcelona-Lyon train
5h06min
Number of trains / day
5
It will take you 5h06min by train from Barcelona to reach Lyon. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Barcelona and Lyon is 532 km and the average speed is 104 km/h.
Barcelona - Lyon even cheaper by bus: it will only cost you 20.49 € for 7h15min of trip.
Train price calendar Barcelona - Lyon
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Monday, December 14, from 39 €.
November 2026
Prices recorded on October 27, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Barcelona to Lyon cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Wednesday, with an average price of 68 €. The most expensive is Friday (96 € on average).
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Barcelona - Lyon train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 31 to 60 days before departure costs 64 € on average, against 108 € the day before or on the day of departure: 41% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 60 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Barcelona and Lyon
On average, 1 departure a day links Barcelona to Lyon. A single company runs the route.
By day of the week
By time of day
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Barcelona to Lyon by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Barcelona to Lyon costs 80 € on average, from 49 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
Train or bus between Barcelona and Lyon?
The train connects Barcelona to Lyon in 5h06min with tickets from 39 €. The bus takes about 7h15min with tickets from 20 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Barcelona Lyon by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Barcelona Lyon.
First Train Barcelona - Lyon.
Departure at 08:14
Last Train Barcelona - Lyon
Departure at 08:14
Barcelona - Lyon train on average every
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Which train companies for Barcelona to Lyon?
- inOui, SNCF's premium TGV
- Renfe AVE Internationalcompanies.list.additionalText
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Barcelona to Lyon
You can also buy train tickets Lyon-Barcelona in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Barcelona-Lyon.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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