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Portbou, Spain → Lyon, France

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Portbou to Lyon

Composite routes from Portbou to Lyon

Cheapest
4 h 53 min
Car
502 km.
from $27

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$215.18

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$354.42

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$215.18
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$253.16

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Perpignan to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$43.04
Train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Cerbere to Perpignan
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.86–$18.99
Train from Port-Bou to Perpignan
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.86–$20.25
Train from Valence Ville to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$46.83
Train from Cerbere to Narbonne
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$48.10
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62
Train from Port-Bou to Montpellier
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$94.93

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Perpignan to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$164.55
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$82.28
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$120.25

Renfe Cercanias

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/es/cercanias
Train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$60.76

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Valence
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$54.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Portbou to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Lyon is to bus which costs $42.39 - $70.65 and takes 9h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portbou to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Portbou and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Portbou to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Perpignan - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Portbou to Lyon?

The distance between Portbou and Lyon is 516 km. The road distance is 501.8 km.

How do I travel from Portbou to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Portbou to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $47.83 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Portbou to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Portbou to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Lyon bus from?

Portbou to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Perpignan - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Lyon train from?

Portbou to Lyon train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Cerbere station.

Train or bus from Portbou to Lyon?

The best way to get from Portbou to Lyon is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $47.83 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $70.65 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Portbou to Lyon bus arrive?

Portbou to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Portbou to Lyon train arrive?

Portbou to Lyon train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Perpignan station.

Can I drive from Portbou to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Lyon is 502 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Portbou to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Portbou to Lyon?

Book your Portbou to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3319+ hotels available in Lyon. Prices start at $37.86 per night.
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