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Compare train, bus, and flight for Porto to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Porto to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $118 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. 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 $118, while a flight costs an average of $423.
Distance: 745 miles (1199 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$118 Average price Cheapest | $423 Average price | $413 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 19m Average total duration 24h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 20m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Porto to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Porto to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Lyon:
A bus is $306 (€258) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Lyon costing on average $423 (€357).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 19m.
Tickets start at around $118 (€99) compared to roughly $413 (€349) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $296 (€250). The journey takes 24h 49m versus 14h 20m 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 Porto to Lyon
How to get from Porto to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Porto to Lyon is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U268076:25 AM 2h05 Porto Airport 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $179 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- U26807
6:25 AM 2h05 Porto Airport 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $179 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- U26807
6:25 AM 2h05 Porto Airport 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $179 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus8:50 AM 25h00 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 10:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $183 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:00 PM 27h25 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 1:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $245 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
9:30 AM 24h20 Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 10:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $250 1 One-way 2 transfers
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5:00 PM 2h05 Porto Airport 8:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $254 1 One-way 0 transfers - U26803
6:30 PM 2h05 Porto Airport 9:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $298 1 One-way 0 transfers 
KL1570 · KL14355:00 AM 16h25 Porto Airport 10:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $333 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Lyon:
A bus is $306 (€258) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Lyon costing on average $423 (€357).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 19m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses 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.
- 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).
- Travel with TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Iberia, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, easyJet, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, CitizenPlane, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Volotea, British Airways, Air Baltic, BA Euroflyer, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Bulgaria Air, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, KLR to go to Lyon by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Transavia France, CitizenPlane, Volotea.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, KLR.
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