Rome2Rio

How to get fromPonferrada to Lyonby train (Renfe, Ouigo), train, bus, car, plane, or towncar

Find Transport to Lyon

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Ponferrada to Lyon by train (Renfe, Ouigo), train, bus, car, plane, or towncar

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    13h 46m
    €195–383

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ponferrada to Zamorabus bus Alsa
    2. Take the bus from Zamora to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N1157
    22h
    €112–185

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the bus from León to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    18h 28m
    €116–214

  4. Drive 1,246 km

    1. Drive from Ponferrada to Lyoncar car 1,246 km
    12h 11m
    €196–283

  5. Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane MAD - LYS
    9h 5m
    €131–329

  6. Train to León Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain train
    2. Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LEN - LYS
    9h 51m
    €173–742

  7. Train, towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Ourensetrain train
    2. Take a town car from Ourense to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar towncar
    3. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane OPO - LYS
    10h 59m
    €346–556

  8. Train, bus to Asturias Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain train
    2. Take the train from Leon to Oviedotrain train
    3. Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]bus bus
    4. Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane OVD - LYS
    11h 23m
    €121–341

  9. Train to Santiago De Compostela Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    2. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane SCQ - GVA
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    11h 31m
    €129–386

  10. Train, bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritzbus bus
    4. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BIQ - LYS
    11h 29m
    €169–430

  11. Train, towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ponferrada to Ourensetrain train
    2. Take a town car from Ourense to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar towncar
    3. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane OPO - GVA
    4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    13h 27m
    €357–607

Ponferrada to Lyon by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration13h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€195Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ponferrada to Lyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,736.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 46m

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

You can take a train from Ponferrada to Lyon Part Dieu via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponferrada to Lyon via Zamora in around 22h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers