Lisbon to Lyon by train
Lyon lies 1,389 km (863 mi) north-east of Lisbon, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 50 min at the speeds typical of Portugal and France rail, over roughly 1,695 km (1,053 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lisbon | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | France |
| Population | 517,802 | 520,774 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 173 m (568 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Santa Apolónia Station, Braço de Prata, Rego train station | Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, Gare de Lyon-Perrache, Gare de Lyon-Jean Macé |
Clocks in Lyon are 1 h ahead of Lisbon right now, so a 11 h 50 min journey lands 12 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lyon
Crossing from Portugal into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Lisbon to Lyon
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Staying in Lyon
Our booking partner lists 454 places to stay in Lyon. Of the 173 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (73), and 9 are five-star. Across 236 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 324,399 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lyon from Lisbon?
1,389 km (863 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lisbon; by road roughly 1,695 km (1,053 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Lyon by train?
About 11 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lisbon and Lyon?
Lyon is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/Lisbon).
What currency do I need in Lyon?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Lyon?
Our booking partner lists 454 places to stay in Lyon, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.