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 - €220.

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 17m.

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 57m and costs €120 - €400.

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 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €220 and takes 21h 10m, you could also train, which costs €130 - €370 and takes 17h 17m.

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 1:22 AM in Porto and 2:22 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 48m to drive from Porto to Lyon.

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 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 6 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
best
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OPO - LYS
5h 8m
€62–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porto - TIC Campanhã to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 10m
€60–220
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porto to Vigobus
2. Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
3. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
16h 57m
€124–391
Drive 1,489.1 km
1. Drive from Porto to Lyoncar 1,489.1 km
14h 48m
€231–334
Train
1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Porrinotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Porrino to Ourensetrain Re
3. Take the train from Ourense to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
17h 17m
€133–370
Bus via Hospital São João
1. Take the bus from Porto - Hospital de São João to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus Linha Lyon Express
25h 51m
€71–92

Porto to Lyon by bus and train

7Weekly Services

16h 57mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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

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

easyJet, Volotea, and Transavia France fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Porto - TIC Campanhã to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 21h 10m. FlixBus also services this route twice a week.

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