Bus from Madrid to Lyon

Lowest prices found for bus tickets from Madrid to Lyon

Best prices found for the 180 coming days based on recent searches from users

Madrid Lyon - Price Calendar

The best rates for travel by bus from Madrid to Lyon and also by train, rideshare, and plane.

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Cheap bus from Madrid to Lyon - Lowest prices found

Gopili compares all rates and times on the Madrid to Lyon bus schedule to save you time and find the best price for your ticket. Whether you are traveling to see family, visit friends, take a weekend getaway, or for professional reasons, gopili finds the best prices on the Madrid to Lyon bus for upcoming dates.

Journey Price Departure on At Company Searched
Madrid
Lyon
$31.87 10/24/25 10:00 AM Multiple companies
Madrid
Lyon
$32.60 9/16/25 10:00 AM Multiple companies
Madrid
Lyon
$32.73 8/24/25 10:00 AM Multiple companies
Madrid
Lyon
$33.85 9/16/25 10:00 AM Multiple companies
Madrid
Lyon
$33.85 8/24/25 10:00 AM Multiple companies
Madrid
Lyon
$35.02 10/24/25 10:00 AM Multiple companies
Madrid
Lyon
$39.22 8/26/25 10:00 AM Multiple companies
Madrid
Lyon
$40.45 8/31/25 10:00 AM Multiple companies
Madrid
Lyon
$42.02 8/31/25 10:00 AM Multiple companies
Madrid
Lyon
$42.02 8/26/25 10:00 AM Multiple companies
Madrid
Lyon
$44.71 9/18/25 6:30 AM BlaBlaCar Bus
Madrid
Lyon
$44.71 9/18/25 7:00 AM BlaBlaCar Bus
Madrid
Lyon
$44.92 9/18/25 6:30 AM BlaBlaCar Bus
Madrid
Lyon
$44.92 9/18/25 7:00 AM BlaBlaCar Bus
Madrid
Lyon
$45.33 9/22/25 7:00 AM BlaBlaCar Bus
Madrid
Lyon
$45.33 9/22/25 6:30 AM BlaBlaCar Bus
Madrid
Lyon
$45.50 9/22/25 7:00 AM BlaBlaCar Bus
Madrid
Lyon
$45.50 9/22/25 6:30 AM BlaBlaCar Bus
Madrid
Lyon
$47.80 8/22/25 10:00 AM Multiple companies
Madrid
Lyon
$49.03 10/25/25 11:00 PM ALSA

Best prices for bus travel in the 180 coming days searched by all users on gopili

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The bus companies operating this line

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How to book a ticket on the Madrid to Lyon bus

BlaBlaCar Bus

BlaBlaCar Bus is a long-distance bus operator carrying thousands of travelers every year. The company offers connections between Madrid and Lyon starting from $123.

FlixBus

Gopili compares prices from FlixBus in 1 click and finds the best ticket for you on the desired date. The best price found for an upcoming departure for this itinerary is $126.

ALSA

ALSA is a long-distance bus operator carrying thousands of travelers every year. The company offers connections between Madrid and Lyon starting from $123.

Madrid to Lyon buses

Madrid to Lyon bus map

Madrid Lyon

Departure: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Arrival: Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France
Distance: 913 kilometers
Minimum duration: 13h50m
Maximum duration: 6h16m
Average duration: 20h07m
Minimum price: $32
Maximum price: $385
Average price: $125
Bus operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, ALSA
Number of operators: 3

3 carriers operating routes for the desired bus from Madrid to Lyon.

By comparing BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, ALSA ticket prices, the best price we found was $32 but can cost as much $385. Good to know: the average price of a bus ticket for this trip is $125.

The trip between Madrid (Community of Madrid, Spain) and Lyon (Rhône-Alpes, France), which is 913 kilometers long, lasts on average 20h07m, but can vary between 13h50m and 6h16m according to the companies offering this connection.

The bus is the most ecologically-friendly means of land transportation for this trip but not the fastest. Indeed, the trip will be longer compared to taking a plane or train.

Other available means of transportation

Tips and tricks for traveling by bus

  • The longest journey possible that can be traveled between two points without encountering an ocean is 13,589km. It requires going through 18 countries and driving day and night for 7 days straight (80kmph)! But with the deserts and mountains it's impossible to do it by bus.
  • Did you know that the ancestor of the bus the bus in France was called a "horse omnibus"? It was a horse-pulled carriage, able to carry more than 15 people at a time!
  • The bus has also inspired singers, notably Superbus who got their stage name from it!
  • certain operators in Europe offer food and drink service on board and sometimes even offer coffee. You might ask yourself “Am I on a plane?”
  • In Europe, the most popular bus companies have WiFi and power outlets. Smartphones, tablets, and laptops are welcome on board!