Lyon to Lisbon by train
Lisbon lies 1,389 km (863 mi) south-west of Lyon, -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 France and Portugal rail, over roughly 1,695 km (1,053 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lyon | Lisbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Portugal |
| Population | 520,774 | 517,802 |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
| Stations on record | Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, Gare de Lyon-Perrache, Gare de Lyon-Jean Macé | Santa Apolónia Station, Braço de Prata, Rego train station |
Clocks in Lisbon are 1 h behind Lyon right now, so a 11 h 50 min journey lands only 10 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lisbon
Crossing from France into Portugal: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +351; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from Lyon to Lisbon
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Staying in Lisbon
Our booking partner lists 6,748+ places to stay in Lisbon (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 797 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (488), and 56 are five-star. Across 871 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,749,862 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lisbon from Lyon?
1,389 km (863 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lyon; by road roughly 1,695 km (1,053 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Lisbon 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 Lyon and Lisbon?
Lisbon is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Lisbon against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Lisbon?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Lisbon?
Our booking partner lists 6,748+ places to stay in Lisbon, 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.