What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Portbou?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Portbou is to bus and train which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Portbou?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Portbou is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Portbou?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arriving at CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Port-Bou via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Lyon to Portbou?

The distance between Lyon and Portbou is 518 km. The road distance is 500.4 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Portbou without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Portbou without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €60 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Portbou?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Lyon to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Portbou bus from?

Lyon to Portbou bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Portbou train from?

Lyon to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Portbou?

The best way to get from Lyon to Portbou is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Lyon to Portbou bus arrive?

Lyon to Portbou bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Perpignan station.

Where does the Lyon to Portbou train arrive?

Lyon to Portbou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Perpignan station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Portbou is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Lyon to Portbou.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Portbou?

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Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 5467+ hotels available in Portbou.

Lyon to Portbou - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Portbou by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV, Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Perpignantrain 9742
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
5h 8m
€60–191
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Perpignanbus FlixBus 788 / ...
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
8h 20m
€35–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Perpignanbus
2. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle to CERBÈRE - Centre-Villebus 540
7h 35m
€39–74
Drive 500.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Portboucar 500.4 km
4h 56m
€80–115
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain
7h 49m
€82–228
Train via Montpellier
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Port-Boutrain Ter
5h 49m
€65–196
Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
3. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
7h 18m
€56–216

Lyon to Portbou by train

17Weekly Trains

5h 8mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 518.3 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Port-Bou via Perpignan in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle in around 7h 35m.

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