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 São João which costs €70 - €95 and takes 24h 54m.

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 28m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Porto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Porto - TIC Campanhã. Services depart once 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 16h 30m.

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 which takes 16h 30m and costs €130 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 - Perrache 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 28m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €410 and takes 16h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €250 and takes 20h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Porto bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Porto?

Porto is 1h behind Lyon. It is currently 3:20 PM in Lyon and 2:20 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 42m 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 6250+ hotels available in Porto.

Lyon to Porto - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Porto by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train

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)LYS - OPO
5h 28m
€62–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Porto - TIC CampanhãBlaBlaCar Bus
20h 50m
€55–250
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to OurenseAve
4. Take the train from Ourense to Porrino
5. Take the train from Porrino to Porto CampanhaIc
16h 30m
€139–409
Drive 1,489.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Porto1,489.4 km
14h 42m
€228–329
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)GVA - OPO
7h 23m
€71–307
Bus via Hospital São João
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Porto - Hospital de São JoãoLinha Lyon Express
24h 54m
€74–93

Lyon to Porto by train

5Weekly Trains

16h 30mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,248.2 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Volotea, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Porto Campanha via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, Ourense, and Porrino in around 16h 30m.

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