There are 7 ways to get from Portugal to Lyon by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OPO - LYS
5h 13m€73–268Train
- Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Entroncamentotrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoztrain Re
- Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
20h 7m€219–436Bus
- Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
26h 24m€142–272Drive 1,674.5 km
- Drive from Lisbon to Lyoncar 1,674.5 km
16h 8m€263–380Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LIS - LYS
5h 32m€76–316Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OPO - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 41m€79–338Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Avignonbus
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
30h 3m€167–332
Portugal to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portugal to Lyon is to fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Portugal to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €70 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Portugal to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Martim Moniz and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Lisbon - Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Portugal to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 7m.
The distance between Portugal and Lyon is 1248 km. The road distance is 1674.5 km.
The best way to get from Portugal to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 20h 7m and costs €210 - €440.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Portugal to Lyon, including transfers.
Portugal to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lisbon - Oriente station.
Portugal to Lyon train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
The best way to get from Portugal to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €440 and takes 20h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €280 and takes 26h 24m.
What companies run services between Portugal and Lyon, France?
Volotea, easyJet, and Transavia France fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Lyon Part Dieu via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 20h 7m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–220
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–240
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–240
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Phone
- +351 210 900 032
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
Train from Entroncamento to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Comboios de Portugal
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150–270
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Portugal to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Portugal to Lyon train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Entroncamento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to Lyon is 1674 km. It takes approximately 16h 8m to drive from Portugal to Lyon.
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