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.
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.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Lisbon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Lyon (LYS).
Take the train to Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Atocha Cercanias then Barcelona-Sants and then to Lyon Part Dieu.
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Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 60m | €150($150) | hourly | 1,428km (887 miles) |
Train | 16h 55m | €210($210) | once daily | 2,029km (1,261 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | €83($83) | twice a week | 2,096km (1,303 miles) |
Bus via Evora | 2 days 4h | €220($220) | once daily | 2,392km (1,486 miles) |
Drive | 15h 55m | €305($305) | on demand | 1,700km (1,057 miles) |
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Rede Expressos
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.