The average train between Portbou and Lyon takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to Lyon. 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 4 times a day between Portbou and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Portbou station and arriving at Lyon station via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Portbou to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cerbere station.
Portbou to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Portbou to Lyon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Portbou and Lyon is 393.1 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a train from Cerbere to Lyon Part Dieu via Narbonne in around 5h 4m.