The average train between Lyon and Portbou takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is at least one train per day from Lyon to Portbou. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Lyon and Portbou. The earliest departure is at 2:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Portbou at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Portbou station via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Lyon to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Port-Bou station.
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The distance between Lyon and Portbou is 393.1 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Port-Bou via Perpignan in around 5h 7m.