How to travel from Porto to Lyon, France

The distance between Porto and Lyon is around 1,249km (776 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Porto 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 LyonPorto if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+

Fly

Fly from Porto (OPO) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated byeasyJet+ 5 others
2
5 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Vigo Guixar, Ourense, Madrid-Chamartin then Barcelona-Sants and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

+ 3 others
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance1,543km (959 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Porto and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Porto to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Porto and Lyon is around 1,249km (776 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,198km (744 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Porto and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Porto to Lyon is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Porto and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Porto and Lyon. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Porto to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vigo Guixar, Ourense, Madrid-Chamartin, Atocha and Barcelona-Sants. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Porto and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 45m, 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 Porto and Lyon. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Porto and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 23h 30m.

Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Porto and Lyon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 23h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Porto and Lyon. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Porto and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

easyJet, Transavia France, Iberia, TAP Portugal, Air France and Lufthansa fly between Porto and Lyon. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Porto to Lyon typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) 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 Porto and Lyon. The distance is around 1,543km (959 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Porto to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Porto to Lyon

Compare travel optionsbetween Porto and Lyon

Transport options from Porto to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
€120($120)
every 30 mins1,249km (776 miles)
Train
15h 45m
€215($215)
once daily2,076km (1,290 miles)
Bus
23h 30m
€65($65)
4 times a day1,748km (1,086 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
€280($280)
on demand1,543km (959 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Porto and Lyon

Airlines

Bus companies

Train operators

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