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17 h 23 min
1821 km.
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Lyon, France

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Lyon

Composite routes from Sofia to Lyon

Cheapest
17 h 23 min
Car
1821 km.
from $100
Fastest
2 h 29 min
Plane
Other
25 h 26 min
Bus, Train
1506 km.
from $260.71
41 h 46 min
1506 km.
from $521.22
10 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
1506 km.
from $175.54
37 h 42 min
1506 km.
from $288.89

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 10
SNCF
Website
TGV inOui
Website
Railjet
Website
Trenitalia
Website
Trenitalia Frecce
Website
ItaloTreno
Website
Trenitalia EuroCity
Website
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Website
SNCF
Website
2h 1m
Every 4 hours
$34.78–$76.09
+33 1 84 94 36 35
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Call
TGV inOui
Website
2h 26m
Twice daily
$59.78–$108.70
+33 1 84 94 36 35
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Call
Railjet
Website
10h 40m
Once daily
$141.30–$217.39
+43 51717
+43 51717
Call
Trenitalia
Website
4h 48m
Twice daily
$25.00–$86.96
+39 06 68475475
+39 06 68475475
Call
Trenitalia Frecce
Website
2h 15m
Hourly
$21.74–$76.09
+39 06 68475475
+39 06 68475475
Call
ItaloTreno
Website
2h 22m
Every 4 hours
$46.74–$59.78
+39 06 8937 1892
+39 06 8937 1892
Call
Trenitalia EuroCity
Website
2h 25m
Twice daily
$59.78–$119.57
+39 06 68475475
+39 06 68475475
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
3h 30m
Once daily
$10.87–$14.13
0219521
0219521
Call
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
5h 5m
Once daily
$5.98–$10.33
+35929311111
+35929311111
Call
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Website
1h 37m
Twice daily
$3.18
+352 24 89 24 89
+352 24 89 24 89
Call
Airlines
Found: 6
easyJet
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Swiss
Website
Wizz Air
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Air Serbia
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easyJet
Website
5h 30m
Sunday
$59.78–$293.48
Lufthansa
Website
5h
Every day
$141.30–$532.61
Austrian Airlines
Website
5h 5m
Every day
$152.17–$521.74
Swiss
Website
6h 30m
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$152.17–$456.52
Wizz Air
Website
2h 35m
Tuesday and Saturday
$43.48–$228.26
Air Serbia
Website
5h 10m
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$86.96–$304.35
Bus operators
Found: 5
Union Ivkoni
Website
Yubim
Website
Nis Ekspres
Website
Matpu
Website
Optop Travel
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
29h 30m
3 times a week
$59.78–$103.26
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Yubim
Website
16h 56m
4 times a week
$119.57–$152.17
02 981 1040
02 981 1040
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nis Ekspres
Website
4h
Once daily
$11.96–$20.65
+381 18 255 177
+381 18 255 177
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Matpu
Website
4h
Once daily
$17.39–$23.91
02 952 50 04
02 952 50 04
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Optop Travel
Website
32h 30m
6 times a week
$265.13
+41 76 480 13 51
+41 76 480 13 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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