How to travel from Porto to Lyon

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

The cheapest way to travel from Porto to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $118 (€96).

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

A bus is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Lyon costing on average $175 (€142).

A bus is $135 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Lyon costing on average $253 (€205).

The fastest way to travel from Porto to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 22m.

Train takes on average 29h 40m.

The distance from Porto to Lyon is approximately 745 miles (1199 km).

The average frequency per day from Porto to Lyon is:

• Around 53 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Porto 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 Porto to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 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 Porto to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Transavia France, Vueling, TAP Portugal, Iberia Express, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, KLR to go to Lyon by bus.

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

• 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, CitizenPlane.
• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.

Omio customers who travel from Porto 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.