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 de São João which costs €70 - €95 and takes 26h 1m.

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 13m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Porto and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 59m.

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 18h 12m.

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 17h 25m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 - Terminal Intermodal de 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 13m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €250 and takes 23h 59m, you could also train, which costs €220 - €480 and takes 18h 12m.

Where does the Porto to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Porto and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h ahead of Porto. It is currently 10:12 AM in Porto and 11:12 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 46m 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 4066+ 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 13m
€83–218
Bus via Hospital de São João
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porto - Hospital de São João to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus Linha Lyon Express
26h 1m
€72–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Vigo - Bus Stationbus
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
17h 25m
€233–503
Bus
1. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
23h 59m
€120–250
Drive 1,489.1 km
1. Drive from Porto to Lyoncar 1,489.1 km
14h 46m
€235–339
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
18h 12m
€227–479

Porto to Lyon by bus and train

7Weekly Services

17h 25mAverage Duration

€233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,248.2 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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 - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €130–250 and the journey takes 23h 59m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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