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Lyon to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lyon to București,
Ave. Duration:
36h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$173.91–$260.87
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$70.65

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$103.26

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$35.87

Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres

Phone:
+389 71 557 111
Website:
web.facebook.com/HorizontReisenSwissTravel
Bus from Bern to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$40.22

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$70.65
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.13–$76.09
Train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$108.70

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Wien
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.39–$304.35

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$59.78

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Bern
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$219.52–$1,091.24

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$27.99

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$445.65

Transavia France

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$380.43

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$260.87
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$521.74
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$706.52
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$358.70

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$336.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Istanbul is to bus and train which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 44h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $108.70 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lyon Gare Perrache and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Yenikapi via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Lyon to Istanbul?

The distance between Lyon and Istanbul is 2091 km. The road distance is 2395.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Lyon to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Lyon to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Lyon to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $152.17 and takes 39h.

Where does the Lyon to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 18:11 in Lyon and 20:11 in Istanbul.

Where does the Lyon to Istanbul train arrive?

Lyon to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Istanbul is 2396 km. It takes approximately 22h 42m to drive from Lyon to Istanbul.

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

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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