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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Portbou and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Portbou to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Perpignan - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Perpignan and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Portbou to Lyon?

The distance between Portbou and Lyon is 510 km. The road distance is 501.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Portbou to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Lyon bus from?

Portbou to Lyon bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, depart from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville station.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Lyon train from?

Portbou to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cerbere station.

Train or bus from Portbou to Lyon?

The best way to get from Portbou to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Portbou to Lyon bus arrive?

Portbou to Lyon bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Pyrénées-Orientales, arrive at PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle station.

Where does the Portbou to Lyon train arrive?

Portbou to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Perpignan station.

Can I drive from Portbou to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Lyon is 501 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Portbou to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

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

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 Cerbere to Perpignantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 39m
€58–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assisclebus 540
2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 58m
€32–67
Drive 501.3 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Lyoncar 501.3 km
4h 55m
€79–114
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Narbonnetrain
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
6h 53m
€105–246
Train via Montpellier
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 55m
€68–182
Bus via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
1. Take the bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assisclebus 540
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
8h 26m
€37–77
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona-Passeig De Gràciatrain
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BCN - LYS
7h 26m
€67–233

Portbou to Lyon by train

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 509.9 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Cerbere to Lyon Part Dieu via Perpignan and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle and Perpignan - Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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