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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 prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $42.
Distance: 745 miles (1199 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$80 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $345 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 28m Average total duration 23h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 3h 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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This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Lyon:
A bus is $62 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Lyon costing on average $142 (€142).
A bus is $125 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Lyon costing on average $205 (€205).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 58m.
Train takes on average 29h 10m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM28h55Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã2:55 AMLyon$761One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM28h55Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã2:55 AMLyon$761One-way2 transfers
Fastest
U244327:50 PM2h05Porto Airport10:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$871One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM27h25Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã1:25 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$761One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM24h50Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã10:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM24h20Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã10:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$831One-way2 transfers
U244309:45 AM2h05Porto Airport12:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1041One-way0 transfers
VY8477 · VY12228:35 AM5h55Porto Airport3:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1381One-way1 transfer
VY8481 · VY122010:00 PM14h20Porto Airport1:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Lyon:
A bus is $62 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Lyon costing on average $142 (€142).
A bus is $125 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Porto to Lyon costing on average $205 (€205).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 58m.
Train takes on average 29h 10m.
- Around 51 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Porto Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Transavia France, Vueling, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Iberia Express, Iberia, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Air Nostrum to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Lyon by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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