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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Tarragona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $39.
Distance: 367 miles (591 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$89 Average price | $132 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest |
10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Lyon to Tarragona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Tarragona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal5:15 AM13h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:30 PMTarragona$1301One-way1 transfer
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Normal5:15 AM13h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:30 PMTarragona$1301One-way1 transfer
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VY12211:55 PM1h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport3:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$3591One-way0 transfers
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Normal · Normal5:15 AM13h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:30 PMTarragona$1301One-way1 transfer
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Normal5:15 AM13h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:30 PMTarragona$1301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:00 PM10h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:55 AMTarragona, Estación de Autobuses$1891One-way0 transfers
VY122311:00 PM1h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:30 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$3591One-way0 transfers
IB52951:55 PM1h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport3:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$4841One-way0 transfers
IB529711:00 PM1h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:30 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$4841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Tarragona:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to Tarragona costing on average $44 (€36).
A flight is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Tarragona costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Tarragona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Tarragona by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Tarragona by train.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Plana, easyJet to go to Tarragona by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 9 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, easyJet.
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