The average train between Portbou and Lyon takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Portbou and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portbou is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 18m. 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 Portbou station and arriving at Lyon station via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Portbou to Lyon train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Cerbere station.
Portbou to Lyon train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Portbou to Lyon train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, Renfe Viajeros and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portbou and Lyon is 393.1 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Cerbere to Lyon Part Dieu via Perpignan in around 5h 6m.
