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Barcelona to Lyon by train
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Cheapest Price £8.95
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30 days in advance £86.56
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7 days in advance £99.25
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First train07:20
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Last train08:25
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey4hr 55m
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Distance529 kilometres
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Trains per day7
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Avg. journey time5hr 1m
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Train operators
Travelling from Barcelona to Lyon by train
Want to know how to get from Barcelona to Lyon by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Barcelona to Lyon take around 4 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 529 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Barcelona is scheduled to depart at around 07:20. The last departure is usually at around 08:25. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 7 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 2 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £8.95.
We think any time is a great time to visit Lyon, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Lyon.
Is there a direct train from Barcelona to Lyon?
Yes, there is a direct train from Barcelona to Lyon.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
How long does it take to travel from Barcelona to Lyon?
The Barcelona to Lyon train travel takes about 4 hours and 55 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Barcelona to Lyon train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lyon leaving Barcelona at around 07:20 and the last train leaving at around 08:25. This is the same at the weekend.
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AVE
The introduction in 2014 of a once-daily direct high-speed train from Barcelona to Lyon was a boost for travellers heading to France’s Saône-Rhône region from Catalonia. The service is run by Spanish rail operator Renfe (in conjunction with SNCF) using Renfe’s top-of-the-range AVE trains. The train cuts under the Pyrenees using a high-speed line linking Spain and France, then follows the Mediterranean coast east towards Montpellier. After that it’s fast dash north to Lyon.
If the timings of the direct service do not suit your travel plans, bear in mind that there are at least two additional connections per day from Barcelona to Lyon, each requiring just one change of train along the way (usually at Nîmes or Valence TGV).
Barcelona Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
The direct AVE train to Lyon departs from Barcelona Sants station, it leaves Barcelona at breakfast time and makes eight stops on the journey to Lyon. You’ll get close-up views of a number of famous cities: Girona, Perpignan, Montpellier and Nîmes among them. For the best views of the Languedoc coast on the stretch beyond Perpignan book a seat on the right side of the train. In Lyon, the train terminates at Part Dieu station, where there is an excellent range of onward connections, including international services to Brussels and Geneva.