Lyon to Porto by train

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Overview: trains from Lyon to Porto

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lyon to Porto, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:24 View journey
Last train 20:40 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 27hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 1197
Trains / day 9 View all
Cheapest journey €205.35 View journey
Avg journey time 34hr 11m
Train operators 11

Travelling from Lyon to Porto by train

Want to know how to get from Lyon to Porto by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Lyon to Porto take around 1 day, 3 hours and 14 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,197 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Lyon is scheduled to depart at around  06:28. The last departure is usually at around 20:40 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lyon at around 06:24, with the last train leaving at around 20:28. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 9 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €205.35.

We think any time is a great time to visit Porto, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Porto.

Is there a direct train from Lyon to Porto?

The journey between Lyon and Porto usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Lyon to Porto?

The Lyon to Porto train travel takes about 1 day, 3 hours and 14 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Lyon to Porto train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Porto leaving Lyon at around 06:28 and the last train leaving at around 20:40 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lyon at around 06:24, with the final departure at 20:28.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.