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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Porto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $125 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $125, while a flight costs an average of $446.
Distance: 745 miles (1199 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$125 Average price Cheapest | $446 Average price | $415 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 1m Average total duration 24h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Porto, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Porto:
A bus is $321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Porto costing on average $446.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 1m.
Tickets start at around $125 compared to roughly $415 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $290. The journey takes 24h 31m versus 15h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Porto
How to get from Lyon to Porto by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Porto is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
541538:55 PM 23h30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 7:25 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
541538:55 PM 23h30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 7:25 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U2680810:00 PM 2h10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 11:10 PM Porto Airport $93 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM 28h30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 8:10 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã $113 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM 26h40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 5:40 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã $140 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 PM 32h10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 5:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã $148 1 One-way 1 transfer
U244317:35 AM 2h15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 8:50 AM Porto Airport $93 1 One-way 0 transfers
TP471 · TP192810:55 AM 5h05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 3:00 PM Porto Airport $125 1 One-way 1 transfer
TP471 · TP193210:55 AM 8h05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 6:00 PM Porto Airport $125 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Porto:
A bus is $321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Porto costing on average $446.
Other travel options to Porto take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 1m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Porto as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa, KLR to go to Porto by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, TAP Portugal, KLM, Air France, Iberia, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, easyJet, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia France, CitizenPlane, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Volotea, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Air Corsica to go to Porto by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, KLR.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Transavia France, CitizenPlane, Volotea.
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