What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Portbou?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Portbou is to bus and train which costs €40 - €95 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Portbou?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Portbou is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Port-Bou via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Lyon to Portbou?

The distance between Lyon and Portbou is 518 km. The road distance is 500.3 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Portbou without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Portbou without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Lyon to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Portbou train from?

Lyon to Portbou train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Where does the Lyon to Portbou train arrive?

Lyon to Portbou train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Narbonne station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Portbou is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Lyon to Portbou.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Portbou?

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Where can I stay near Portbou?

There are 7044+ hotels available in Portbou.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Narbonnetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain Ter
5h 15m
€70–191
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Perpignanbus
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Cerberetrain Ter
6h 17m
€43–95
Drive 500.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Portboucar 500.3 km
4h 57m
€80–115
Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
3. Take the train from Girona to Port-Boutrain
6h 51m
€65–218
Bus, train via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
7h 9m
€44–91
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonnetrain
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Port-Boutrain
7h 12m
€110–309

Lyon to Portbou by train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 518.4 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Portbou, Spain?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Port-Bou via Narbonne in around 5h 15m.

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