The average train between Portbou and Lyon takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Portbou to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Portbou and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 11:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Lyon at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Cerbere and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cerbere station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Perpignan station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
Portbou to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cerbere station.
Portbou to Lyon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Portbou and Lyon is 393.1 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a vehicle from Portbou to Lyon Part Dieu via Cerbere and Perpignan in around 5h 19m.
