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Lyon, France → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lyon to Sofia

Composite routes from Lyon to Sofia

Cheapest
17 h 20 min
Car
1822 km.
from $100
Fastest
2 h 29 min
Plane
Other
29 h 30 min
Bus
1507 km.
from €59.78
Details
9 h 14 min
Train, Plane
1506 km.
from $168.91
38 h 22 min
1506 km.
from $289.24

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 2
SNCF
Website
TGV inOui
Website
SNCF
Website
1h 57m
Every 3 hours
$34.18–$75.95
+33 1 84 94 36 35
+33 1 84 94 36 35
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TGV inOui
Website
2h 5m
Once daily
$40.50–$82.28
+33 1 84 94 36 35
+33 1 84 94 36 35
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Airlines
Found: 5
Lufthansa
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Wizz Air
Website
Bulgaria Air
Website
Air Serbia
Website
Lufthansa
Website
4h 20m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$139.24–$531.63
Austrian Airlines
Website
6h 7m
Every day
$177.21–$531.63
Wizz Air
Website
2h 25m
Tuesday and Saturday
$43.04–$227.84
Bulgaria Air
Website
4h 35m
Saturday
$88.60–$303.79
Air Serbia
Website
4h 35m
Saturday
$88.60–$303.79
Bus operators
Found: 2
Group Plus
Tsar Ivan Shishman 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
Group Plus
Tsar Ivan Shishman 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
+359 2 989 00 00
+359 2 989 00 00
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
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Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $42.39 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon Gare Perrache and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 29h 30m.

How far is it from Lyon to Sofia?

The distance between Lyon and Sofia is 1539 km. The road distance is 1840.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 29h 30m and costs $59.78 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Lyon to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sofia bus from?

Lyon to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Lyon Gare Perrache station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Sofia?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $42.39 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $103.26 and takes 29h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Sofia bus arrive?

Lyon to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 23:28 in Lyon and 00:28 in Sofia.

Can I drive from Lyon to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sofia is 1841 km. It takes approximately 17h 32m to drive from Lyon to Sofia.

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

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

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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