How to travel from Lisbon to Lyon, France

The distance between Lisbon and Lyon is around 1,428km (887 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lisbon to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byeasyJet+ 3 others
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5 x train
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Train

Take the train to Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Atocha Cercanias then Barcelona-Sants and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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car
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Distance1,700km (1,057 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Lisbon and Lyon is around 1,428km (887 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,389km (863 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Lisbon and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and Lyon. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Atocha Cercanias and Barcelona-Sants. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

Comboios De Portugal, Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Lisbon and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Lyon. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Oriente. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Union Ivkoni, Rede Expressos and ALSA run regular bus services between Lisbon and Lyon. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lisbon and Lyon. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lisbon and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.

easyJet, TAP Portugal, Iberia and KLM fly between Lisbon and Lyon. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.

The flight from Lisbon to Lyon typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lisbon and Lyon. The distance is around 1,700km (1,057 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 Lisbon to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Lyon

Transport options from Lisbon to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 60m
€150($150)
hourly1,428km (887 miles)
Train
16h 55m
€210($210)
once daily2,029km (1,261 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 4h
€83($83)
twice a week2,096km (1,303 miles)
Bus via Evora2 days 4h
€220($220)
once daily2,392km (1,486 miles)
Drive
15h 55m
€305($305)
on demand1,700km (1,057 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lisbon and Lyon

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon