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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Porto is to bus via Hospital de São João which costs €75 - €95 and takes 25h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Porto is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Porto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Porto?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Porto. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Porto Campanha via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, Ourense and Porrino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

How far is it from Lyon to Porto?

The distance between Lyon and Porto is 1248 km. The road distance is 1489.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Porto without a car is to train and bus via Madrid which takes 16h 32m and costs €210 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Lyon to Porto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Porto bus from?

Lyon to Porto bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Porto train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Porto?

The best way to get from Lyon to Porto is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 20h 50m, you could also train, which costs €210 - €480 and takes 17h 29m.

Where does the Lyon to Porto bus arrive?

Lyon to Porto bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Porto?

Porto is 1h behind Lyon. It is currently 12:45 AM in Lyon and 11:45 PM in Porto.

Where does the Lyon to Porto train arrive?

Lyon to Porto train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Porto?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Porto is 1489 km. It takes approximately 14h 45m to drive from Lyon to Porto.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Porto?

Book your Lyon to Porto bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Porto?

There are 5876+ hotels available in Porto.

Lyon to Porto - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Porto by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo)

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

Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane LYS - OPO
5h 23m
€67–208
Train, bus via Madrid
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Vigo Urzaiztrain Ave
4. Take the bus from Vigo to Portobus
16h 32m
€217–499
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhãbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 50m
€100–210
Drive 1,489.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Portocar 1,489.4 km
14h 45m
€230–332
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane GVA - OPO
7h 21m
€76–266
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ourensetrain Ave
4. Take the train from Ourense to Porrinotrain Re
5. Take the train from Porrino to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
17h 29m
€214–472
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhãbus
21h 57m
€199–364
Bus via Hospital de São João
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Porto - Hospital de São Joãobus Linha Lyon Express
25h 1m
€76–94

Lyon to Porto by train and bus

7Weekly Services

16h 32mAverage Duration

€217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,248.2 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Porto, Portugal?

Volotea, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã twice daily. Tickets cost €110–210 and the journey takes 20h 50m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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