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

The cheapest way to get from Porto to Lyon is to bus via Hospital São João which costs €70 - €95 and takes 25h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porto to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Porto and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Porto - TIC Campanhã and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Porto and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Porto to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Porto Campanha and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Porrino, Ourense, Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.

How far is it from Porto to Lyon?

The distance between Porto and Lyon is 1248 km. The road distance is 1489.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Porto to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 58m and costs €120 - €410.

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

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

Where do I catch the Porto to Lyon bus from?

Porto to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Porto - TIC Campanhã station.

Where do I catch the Porto to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Porto to Lyon?

The best way to get from Porto to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €210 and takes 21h 10m, you could also train, which costs €130 - €380 and takes 17h 19m.

Where does the Porto to Lyon bus arrive?

Porto to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Porto and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Porto. It is currently 6:29 AM in Porto and 7:29 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Porto to Lyon train arrive?

Porto to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Porrino station.

Can I drive from Porto to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Porto to Lyon is 1489 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Porto to Lyon.

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

Book your Porto to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Porto to Lyon by plane, bus, train, 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 to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)OPO - LYS
5h 8m
€62–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porto - TIC Campanhã to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
21h 10m
€55–210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porto to Vigo
2. Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Madrid ChamartínAve
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
16h 58m
€129–401
Drive 1,489.1 km
1. Drive from Porto to Lyon1,489.1 km
14h 43m
€228–329
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)OPO - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 18m
€70–221
Train
1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to PorrinoIc
2. Take the train from Porrino to OurenseRe
3. Take the train from Ourense to Madrid ChamartínAve
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
17h 19m
€136–379
Bus via Hospital São João
1. Take the bus from Porto - Hospital de São João to Lyon, Perrache Bus StationLinha Lyon Express
25h 51m
€71–92

Porto to Lyon by bus and train

7Weekly Services

16h 58mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,248.2 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Volotea, easyJet, and Transavia France fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Porto - TIC Campanhã to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €55–160 and the journey takes 21h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

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