The distance between Lyon and Lisbon is around 1,429km (888 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lyon to Lisbon by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lisbon → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lisbon (LIS).
Take the train to Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Badajoz then Entroncamento and then to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
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There are several options for getting from Lyon to Lisbon by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Lyon and Lisbon is around 1,429km (888 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,389km (863 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Lyon and Lisbon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Lisbon is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Lisbon, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Lisbon. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Lisbon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Badajoz and Entroncamento. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.
Renfe SNCF, Renfe AVE, Renfe and Comboios De Portugal run train services between Lyon and Lisbon. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 16h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lyon and Lisbon. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lisbon (LIS). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Lisbon. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Lisbon (LIS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Lisbon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
easyJet, TAP Portugal, Iberia and Air France fly between Lyon and Lisbon. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Lisbon (LIS). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Lyon to Lisbon typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Lisbon (LIS).
The closest major airport to Lisbon is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Lisbon. Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Lisbon. The distance is around 1,703km (1,058 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Lisbon is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 10m | €160($160) | every 30 mins | 1,429km (888 miles) |
Train | 16h 15m | €210($210) | 6 times a week | 2,013km (1,251 miles) |
Drive | 15h 55m | €305($305) | on demand | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lisbon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.