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Compare all timetables for the bus from Lyon to Madrid

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lyon to Madrid from various bus operators like FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or ALSA for the next days.
today
from $28
tomorrow
from $79
Friday
from $30
Saturday
from $45
Sunday
from $63
Monday
from $73
Tuesday
from $78

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    22h 30m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    12:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $28
  • Union Ivkoni
    22h 30m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    12:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    8:40 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • ALSA
    19h 30m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    4:00 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $54
  • ALSA
    19h 30m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    4:00 PM
    Madrid
    Mendez Alvaro Train Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $57

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Train Station
    9:10 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    $79
  • FlixBus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    8:40 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • FlixBus
    19h 0m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    10:15 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $121
  • FlixBus
    23h 30m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    10:15 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $123
  • Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Madrid via Zaragoza, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BlaBlaCar Bus
      23h 45m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Lyon
      Perrache Train Station
      9:25 AM
      Zaragoza
      Central Bus Station
      0
      BlaBlaCar Bus
      Economy
      $51
      • Waiting Time 7h 25m
    • Busbud
      3h 45m
      0
      4:50 PM
      Zaragoza
      Central Bus Station
      8:35 PM
      Madrid
      Plaza de Castilla
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 7h 5m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Union Ivkoni
    22h 30m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    12:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $30
  • Union Ivkoni
    22h 30m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    12:30 PM
    Madrid
    Mendez Alvaro Train Station
    0
    Union Ivkoni
    Economy
    $38
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    17h 15m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Train Station
    2:05 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    $63
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Train Station
    9:10 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    $68
  • FlixBus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    8:40 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $99

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    19h 30m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    4:00 PM
    Madrid
    Mendez Alvaro Train Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    22h 35m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Train Station
    3:20 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    $61
  • ALSA
    19h 30m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    4:00 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    8:40 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $69
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Train Station
    9:10 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    $74

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    17h 15m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Train Station
    2:05 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    $63
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Train Station
    9:10 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    $79
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    19h 25m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Lyon
    Perrache Train Station
    12:40 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    $80
  • FlixBus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    8:40 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    8:40 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Train Station
    9:10 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    $79
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    22h 35m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Train Station
    3:20 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    $79
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    19h 45m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Train Station
    9:45 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    $87
  • Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Madrid via Zaragoza, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      18h 20m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Lyon
      Perrache Bus Stop
      10:45 AM
      Zaragoza
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $48
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      4h 0m
      0
      10:50 AM
      Zaragoza
      Central Bus Station
      2:50 PM
      Madrid
      Avenida de América Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    19h 30m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    4:00 PM
    Madrid
    Mendez Alvaro Train Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $78
  • FlixBus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    8:40 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 40m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Train Station
    9:10 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    $91
  • FlixBus
    19h 0m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Lyon
    Perrache Bus Stop
    10:15 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $108
  • Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Madrid via Zaragoza, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      18h 20m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Lyon
      Perrache Bus Stop
      10:45 AM
      Zaragoza
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $48
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      4h 0m
      0
      10:50 AM
      Zaragoza
      Central Bus Station
      2:50 PM
      Madrid
      Avenida de América Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $17

Frequency of bus connections between Lyon and Madrid

See here how frequent the connections between Lyon and Madrid are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Lyon to Madrid. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Lyon and Madrid.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 43 buses from Lyon to Madrid, while Night sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Madrid, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lyon to Madrid

Compare all providers like FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA that travel 8 times every day by bus from Lyon to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to Madrid starting from $28!

Cheapest Bus $28
Fastest Bus 16h 40m
Earliest Bus 2:00 PM
Latest Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 566.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA and Union Ivkoni

Cheapest bus connections from Lyon to Madrid

Every day, 8 buses from 4 bus companies leave Lyon for Madrid: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/18
Monday 05/19
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
$45
Thursday 05/22
$91
Friday 05/23
$63
Saturday 05/24
$45
Sunday 05/25
$63
Monday 05/26
$79
Tuesday 05/27
$78
Wednesday 05/28
$125
Thursday 05/29
$77
Friday 05/30
$79
Saturday 05/31
$67
Sunday 06/01
$91
Monday 06/02
$77
Tuesday 06/03
$56
Wednesday 06/04
$37
Thursday 06/05
$77
Friday 06/06
$119
Saturday 06/07
$57
Sunday 06/08
$91
Monday 06/09
$91
Tuesday 06/10
$57
Wednesday 06/11
$31
Thursday 06/12
$68
Friday 06/13
$63
Saturday 06/14

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to Madrid

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lyon to Madrid, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $28, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lyon to Madrid. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $79.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Madrid, with $28. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $109.

How to save money travelling from Lyon to Madrid

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lyon to Madrid in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lyon to Madrid, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Lyon to Madrid are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Lyon to Madrid

These are the most booked bus companies between Lyon to Madrid from our users.

Union Ivkoni from Lyon to Madrid

Union Ivkoni

Here you will find the key facts about the Union Ivkoni bus route Lyon to Madrid:

Cheapest Price $28
Fastest Bus 22h 30m
Earliest Bus 2:00 PM
Last Bus 2:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 5/19/2025

FlixBus from Lyon to Madrid

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Lyon to Madrid:

Cheapest Price $51
Fastest Bus 16h 40m
Earliest Bus 4:00 PM
Last Bus 4:00 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 5/21/2025

BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Madrid

BlaBlaCar Bus

Here you will find the key facts about the BlaBlaCar Bus bus route Lyon to Madrid:

Cheapest Price $57
Fastest Bus 16h 40m
Earliest Bus 4:30 PM
Last Bus 4:30 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 5/20/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Lyon - Madrid

UniBus
Haddam, 8/8/2024

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All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Madrid

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Lyon and Madrid.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to Madrid

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Lyon to Madrid? Or which bus companies serve the route Lyon to Madrid? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lyon to Madrid bus

How much does a Lyon Madrid bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $28 and takes 22h 30m to reach Madrid. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lyon to Madrid?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $28 and $227. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Madrid.

On average, how many connections are available from Lyon to Madrid each day?

Every day, the Lyon to Madrid bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Lyon to Madrid take?

The fastest bus from Lyon to Madrid is offered by FlixBus and takes 16h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $51. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lyon to Madrid?

The earliest bus arriving in Madrid from Lyon starts at 2:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Lyon to Madrid?

The latest bus trip departing from Lyon for Madrid starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Lyon Madrid route?

When traveling by bus from Lyon to Madrid, passengers can travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Madrid?

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon and Madrid by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA.

What can I take with me on the Lyon to Madrid bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Lyon Madrid bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lyon Madrid bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lyon to Madrid on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lyon to Madrid

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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