Trains from Lyon to Barcelona
| Avg. journey time | 5h 15m |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Fare range | €29.00 - €182.00 |
| Distance | 532km |
| Train operators |
| First train departs at | 07:06 |
| Last train departs at | 15:36 |
| Fastest route | 4h 58m |
| Changes | Direct |
Lyon to Barcelona train times
Renfe-SNCF trains from Lyon to Barcelona
Renfe-SNCF trains are the result of a collaboration between France and Spain to bring the two countries together via a network of high-speed trains. There are two comfort classes – Turista (or Second Class) and Preferente (or First Class). Both classes have power sockets and comfortable seating. Luggage security checks are in force at all Spanish stations before boarding. It's also advisable to travel with your identity card for border control.
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Information included in this video is correct as of 10/12/16Lyon to Barcelona train prices
Train tickets from Lyon to Barcelona start at €29.00 if purchased from 3 to 6 months in advance. Prices for train journeys from Lyon to Barcelona start at €82.46 when you book at least 28 days in advance.* Tickets usually go on sale 3 months in advance, yet in some rare cases this can be up to 6 months. For more precise information on when you can book your tickets or whether there are any promotional sales, click here.
How long does it take to travel from Lyon to Barcelona by train?
The average journey time between Lyon and Barcelona is 5 hours and 15 minutes and the fastest journey time is 4 hours and 58 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 4 trains per day travelling from Lyon to Barcelona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
What time is the first and last train of the day from Lyon to Barcelona?
The first train from Lyon to Barcelona departs at 07:06. The last train from Lyon to Barcelona departs at 15:36. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services. Alternatively, some popular routes may run throughout the night at a reduced frequency. There may also be less services on weekends and holidays; use our journey planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Are there direct train services between Lyon and Barcelona?
Yes, it is possible to travel from Lyon to Barcelona without having to change trains. There are 1 direct train from Lyon to Barcelona. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
How do I get back to Lyon?
By train, of course. See trains from Barcelona to Lyon.
- *Average prices for adult tickets in economy. Discount cards and coach journey excluded. Prices are based on searches made by our customers over the past 6 months. "14 days in advance" includes days 13 and 15.
- **The information provided is calculated based on scheduled train services for Lyon to Barcelona for a typical week day using timetable data for 24/09/2018. On weekends, holidays or other exceptional times, fewer services may be available. The fare range provided has been found by our customers on Trainline on 23/06/2018 for travel on 23/06/2018 and for adult tickets in economy, discount cards and coach journeys excluded.