How to get from Porto to Lyon
- 1200 km as the crow flies
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
21h 10m
direct
Bus
€82
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Porto to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 21h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1200 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
1200 km
Porto to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Porto → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
BlaBlaCar Bus·21h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Porto to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€24Departures from Porto to Lyon
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:50 and the last at 08:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 08:50 | 08:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 17 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 24h 20m€57Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Porto to Lyon works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Porto to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 21h 10m. In total it's roughly €82 over 21h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Porto to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Porto to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 21h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Porto to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:50 and the last at 08:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Porto to Lyon?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 08:50 and 08:50.
How far is Lyon from Porto?
About 1200 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Porto to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €82. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Porto to Lyon?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Porto to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 21h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Porto to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026