How to travel from Porto to Lyon

Travel from Porto, Portugal to Lyon, France is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Lyon from Porto restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Portugal.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lyon, France from Porto?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Lyon, France?

The government of France has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Lyon from Porto closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Porto, Portugal from France is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Porto, Portugal from Lyon, France?

Reentering Portugal is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Porto from Lyon?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Porto, Portugal regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Portugal must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Porto from Lyon here.

There are 3 ways to get from Porto to Lyon: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Lyon from Porto is by taking a train, which costs on average $3 (€3).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Lyon:

A train is generally $64 (€57) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $67 (€60) from Porto to Lyon.

Taking a train is usually $253 (€225) less than taking a flight to Lyon, which costs on average $256 (€228) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Porto to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 10 h 30 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lyon that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 24 h 20 min   on average.

In comparison, going by train can take 30 h 54 min   on average.

The distance is approximately 743 miles (1198 km) from Porto to Lyon.

The average frequency per day from Porto to Lyon is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Lyon from Porto as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Buses most often depart from Porto at Porto, Campo 24 de Agosto and arrive in Lyon at Lyon, Gare Perrache.
• Flights mostly leave from Porto Airport and tend to arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains most often depart from Porto at Porto - Campanhã and arrive in Lyon at Lyon Part Dieu.

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

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Lyon by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Porto to Lyon tickets on Omio for $67 (€60).
• PGA-Portugalia Airlines can get you to Lyon by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with PGA-Portugalia Airlines from Porto to Lyon for $256 (€228) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Porto to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Lyon with Flixbus.

Direct services to Lyon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

When planning your trip from Porto to Lyon, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $67 (€60) one way.
• Plane tickets cost $256 (€228) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost on average $3 (€3) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Porto to Lyon online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.