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Six ways to Travel from Lyon to Bucharest

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Cheapest
By car (2 069 km)
21 h 45 min
2069 km.
from $113
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Bus via Sofia
38 h 45 min
1670 km.
from $109.41
Train, Bus
22 h 36 min
1668 km.
from $432.75
Train
33 h 42 min
1668 km.
from $811.83
Train, Plane
8 h 52 min
1670 km.
from $313.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lyon to București,
Ave. Duration:
36h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$173.91–$250.00

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$103.26
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Aachen to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
15h 46m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$25.00–$184.78

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$163.04
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$195.65
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$28.26–$65.22

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.65–$130.43
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$81.52–$152.17
Train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$70.65
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$86.96
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$70.65

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$65.22

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$206.52

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$42.39
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.83–$53.26
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.96–$41.30

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Email:
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to München
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$70.65
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$48.91

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$46.74–$70.65

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$206.52–$293.48

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Email:
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13

Meridian, BOB & BRB

Phone:
+49 8024 997171
Email:
Website:
brb.de/
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$43.48

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.91–$70.65

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$23.91–$81.52

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$97.83

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$467.39
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$543.48

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$28.26–$173.91

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$423.91

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$413.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bucharest is to bus via Sofia which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 38h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 36h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Strasbourg, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 42m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bucharest?

The distance between Lyon and Bucharest is 1693 km. The road distance is 2069.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 36m and costs $152.17 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Lyon to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bucharest bus from?

Lyon to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bucharest train from?

Lyon to Bucharest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $413.04 - $815.22 and takes 33h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $173.91 - $250 and takes 36h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Bucharest bus arrive?

Lyon to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 10:31 in Lyon and 11:31 in Bucharest.

Where does the Lyon to Bucharest train arrive?

Lyon to Bucharest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bucharest is 2070 km. It takes approximately 21h 45m to drive from Lyon to Bucharest.

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

Book your Lyon to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 4903+ hotels available in Bucharest. Prices start at $20.46 per night.
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