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

The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Lyon is to bus via S.Margherita L.-Port which costs €45 - €140 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portofino to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Portofino and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Portofino to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Lyon via Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Portofino and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Portofino to Lyon. However, there are services departing from S.Margherita L.-Port and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Genova P.Za Principe, Torino Lingotto and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Portofino to Lyon?

The distance between Portofino and Lyon is 511 km. The road distance is 500.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Portofino to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs €100 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Portofino to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portofino to Lyon bus from?

Portofino to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.

Where do I catch the Portofino to Lyon train from?

Portofino to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.

Train, bus or fly from Portofino to Lyon?

The best way to get from Portofino to Lyon is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs €100 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 8h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €330 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Portofino to Lyon bus arrive?

Portofino to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Portofino to Lyon train arrive?

Portofino to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Lingotto station.

Can I drive from Portofino to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Lyon is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Portofino to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 755+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 8 ways to get from Portofino to Lyon by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Turinbus FlixBus N504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to Lyonbus N580 / ...
7h 30m
€103–150
Bus via S.Margherita L.-Port
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Turinbus FlixBus N504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
9h 21m
€47–134
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Lingottotrain 2146 / ...
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 2m
€67–182
Drive 500.4 km
1. Drive from Portofino to Lyoncar 500.4 km
5h 16m
€79–114
Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GOA - LYS
8h 16m
€113–328
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Lingottotrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
8h 34m
€69–217
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
7h 28m
€137–362
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
7h 22m
€106–257

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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Distance: 510.7 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Portofino, Italy and Lyon, France?

You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Lyon via Genoa and Turin in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portofino to Lyon Part Dieu via S.Margherita L.-Port, Genova P.Za Principe, Torino Lingotto, and Torino Porta Susa in around 8h 2m.

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