There are 7 ways to get from Lisbon to Lyon by plane, train, bus, night train or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Lyon • 5h 10m
63€ - 384€
6 alternative options
Fly to Geneva, train • 7h 56m
98€ - 384€
Train • 21h 14m
164€ - 274€
Bus via Viseu • 26h 50m
124€ - 177€
Bus • 2 days 5h
170€ - 242€
Night train, train • 23h 37m
189€ - 283€
Drive • 16h 2m
210€ - 320€
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The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Lyon is to fly which costs 60€ - 390€ and takes 5h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Lyon is to fly which costs 60€ - 390€ and takes 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Lisboa Sete Rios and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Viseu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisbon to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.
The distance between Lisbon and Lyon is 1388 km. The road distance is 1706 km.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 21h 14m and costs 160€ - 280€.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Lisbon to Lyon, including transfers.
Lisbon to Lyon bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Lisboa Sete Rios station.
Lisbon to Lyon train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs 60€ - 390€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 160€ - 280€ and takes 21h 14m, you could also bus via Viseu, which costs 120€ - 180€ and takes 26h 50m.
- Distance: 1388.3 km
- Duration: 5h 10m
What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Lyon, France?
TAP Portugal, easyJet and five other airlines fly from Lisbon to Lyon every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisbon to Lyon via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Atocha Cercanias, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, and Barcelona-Sants in around 21h 14m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lisbon to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 340€
Flights from Lisbon to Lyon via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 340€
Flights from Lisbon to Lyon via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 340€
Flights from Lisbon to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 370€
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lisbon to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 750€
Flights from Lisbon to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 250€
Flights from Lisbon to Geneva via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 220€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Lisbon to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 250€
Flights from Lisbon to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 350€
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Lisbon to Lyon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 350€
Flights from Lisbon to Geneva via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 280€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lisbon to Lyon via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 300€
Flights from Lisbon to Geneva via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 1000€
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Lisbon to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 280€
- Website
- royalairmaroc.com
Flights from Lisbon to Lyon via Casablanca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 240€ - 370€
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 90€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 45€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 45€
- 1st Class
- 35€ - 45€
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 120€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 85€ - 110€
- 1st Class
- 95€ - 120€
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 7€ - 11€
Train from Entroncamento to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 18€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 12€ - 18€
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Badajoz to Madrid-Atocha Cercanias
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Night train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 80€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 120€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 60€ - 80€
- Promo+
- 68€ - 73€
- Flexible
- 90€ - 120€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 85€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 85€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 40€ - 60€
- Rail 1st Class
- 55€ - 85€
Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 707 22 33 44
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Viseu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 17€
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Evora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- info@citiexpress.eu
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Viseu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 17€
- Website
- Citi Express
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Viseu to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 160€
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Evora to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 230€
- Website
- alsa.com
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The quickest flight from Lisbon Airport to Lyon Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 15m.
Lisbon to Lyon bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon is 1h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 2:16 AM in Lisbon and 3:16 AM in Lyon.
Lisbon to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Lyon is 1706 km. It takes approximately 16h 2m to drive from Lisbon to Lyon.
Transavia France, Air France, Royal Air Maroc and three other airlines offer flights from Lisbon Airport to Lyon Airport.
There are 1373+ hotels available in Lyon. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is to shuttle which takes 16 min and costs 4€ - 7€.