How to travel from Lisbon to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Lisbon and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €84.

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Lyon:

A bus is €72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Lyon costing on average €156.

A bus is €133 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Lyon costing on average €217.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 34m.

Train takes on average 48h 41m.

The distance from Lisbon to Lyon is approximately 862 miles (1388 km).

The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Lyon is:

• Around 26 flights per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with easyJet, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Vueling, TAP Portugal, Air France, Iberia, KLM, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, Infobus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, Carris to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, TAP Portugal.
• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.