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Six ways to Travel from Sofia to Lyon

Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (1 838 km)
17 h 29 min
1838 km.
from $101
Other
Rideshare
17 h 29 min
1838 km.
from $23.97
Bus, Train
25 h 26 min
1506 km.
from $260.71
Train
41 h 46 min
1506 km.
from $521.22
Bus, Plane
10 h 20 min
1506 km.
from $175.54
Bus via Niš
37 h 42 min
1506 km.
from $288.89

Transport providers

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.78–$76.09

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$108.70
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$76.09
Train from Geneve to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$70.65

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$217.39

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$86.96

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.74–$76.09

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.74–$59.78

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidin to Craiova
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13
Train from Craiova to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
13h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Vidin
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.18

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$293.48

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$532.61
Plane from Sofia Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$456.52

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Sofia Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$456.52

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$456.52

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$228.26

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$304.35

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$103.26

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Venezia,
Ave. Duration:
16h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$152.17

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Email:
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$20.65

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91

Optop Travel

Phone:
+41 76 480 13 51
Email:
Website:
optoptravel.rs/
Bus from Nis to Lyon,
Ave. Duration:
32h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$265.13

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Lyon is to bus which costs $59.78 - $103.26 and takes 29h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $48.91 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Lyon Gare Perrache. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 29h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 46m.

How far is it from Sofia to Lyon?

The distance between Sofia and Lyon is 1540 km. The road distance is 1838.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 26m and costs $163.04 - $358.70 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Sofia to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Lyon bus from?

Sofia to Lyon bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Lyon train from?

Sofia to Lyon train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Lyon?

The best way to get from Sofia to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $48.91 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $271.74 - $500 and takes 41h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $59.78 - $103.26 and takes 29h 30m.

Where does the Sofia to Lyon bus arrive?

Sofia to Lyon bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Lyon Gare Perrache station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 00:50 in Sofia and 23:50 in Lyon.

Where does the Sofia to Lyon train arrive?

Sofia to Lyon train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Lyon is 1839 km. It takes approximately 17h 38m to drive from Sofia to Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Lyon?

Book your Sofia to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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