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 14m and costs €75 - €270.

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 every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 44m.

How far is it from Porto to Lyon?

The distance between Porto and Lyon is 1248 km. The road distance is 1489.5 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 train which takes 17h 28m and costs €230 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 14m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €490 and takes 17h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €250 and takes 21h 44m.

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 5:35 AM in Porto and 6:35 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Porto to Lyon train arrive?

Porto to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Redondela De Galicia 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 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 3951+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

Q: 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 Redondela De Galicia, Pontevedra, Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

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

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Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OPO - LYS
5h 14m
€78–268
Bus via Hospital São João
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porto - Hospital de São João to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus Linha Lyon Express
25h 51m
€71–92
Train
1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Redondela De Galiciatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Pontevedra 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 28m
€234–488
Bus
1. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 44m
€120–250
Drive 1,489.5 km
1. Drive from Porto to Lyoncar 1,489.5 km
14h 46m
€231–334
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OPO - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 42m
€89–334

Porto to Lyon by train

14Weekly Trains

17h 28mAverage Duration

€234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,248.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Porto Campanha to Lyon Part Dieu via Redondela De Galicia, Pontevedra, Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 28m.

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