There are 9 ways to get from Coimbra to Lyon by towncar, plane, bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo)
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Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best- Take a town car from Coimbra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OPO - LYS
6h 10m€236–421Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Coimbra-B to Porto Campanhatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Porto - Hospital de São João to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus Linha Lyon Express
27h 12m€86–116Bus, train via Barcelona
- Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
15h 58m€175–364Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbra to Portobus 1022 / ...
- Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
24h 4m€129–235Drive 1,501.3 km
- Drive from Coimbra to Lyoncar 1,501.3 km
14h 53m€238–343Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Coimbra-B to Lisboa Orientetrain
- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LIS - LYS
6h 50m€99–354Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take a town car from Coimbra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OPO - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 38m€236–502Train
- Take the train from Coimbra-B to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
20h 26m€225–431Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coimbra to Valencebus FlixBus N1156
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
25h 11m€146–263
Coimbra to Lyon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbra to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €85 - €120 and takes 27h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbra to Lyon is to towncar and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €230 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbra to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Coimbra and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbra to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Coimbra-B and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 26m.
The distance between Coimbra and Lyon is 1365 km. The road distance is 1501.3 km.
The best way to get from Coimbra to Lyon without a car is to bus and train via Barcelona which takes 15h 58m and costs €170 - €370.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Coimbra to Lyon, including transfers.
Coimbra to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coimbra station.
Coimbra to Lyon train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Coimbra-B station.
The best way to get from Coimbra to Lyon is to bus which takes 24h 4m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €440 and takes 20h 26m.
What companies run services between Coimbra, Portugal and Lyon, France?
You can take a bus from Coimbra to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Porto and Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã in around 24h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coimbra-B to Lyon Part Dieu via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 20h 26m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–230
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–240
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–240
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- Rede Expressos
Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- Rede Expressos
- Phone
- (+351) 220 971 653
- info@vmtransfers.com
- Website
- VM Transfers
Towncar from Coimbra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €165
- Website
- VM Transfers
Towncar from Coimbra to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €165
- Website
- VM Transfers
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More Questions & Answers
Coimbra to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Porto station.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Coimbra. It is currently 10:14 PM in Coimbra and 11:14 PM in Lyon.
Coimbra to Lyon train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbra to Lyon is 1501 km. It takes approximately 14h 53m to drive from Coimbra to Lyon.
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