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21 h 44 min
2066 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Bucharest to Lyon

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Cheapest
By car (2 066 km)
21 h 44 min
2066 km.
from $113
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Bus, Train
22 h 1 min
1670 km.
from $438.86
Train
33 h 22 min
1670 km.
from $508.37
Bus, Plane
9 h 44 min
1670 km.
from $312.37
Bus via Sofia
38 h 30 min
1670 km.
from $108.57

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
37h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$203.82–$305.73

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Bucharest Militari Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.83–$29.30
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.06–$121.02

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$30.57–$216.56

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$191.08
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$40.76–$89.17

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.17–$152.86
Train from Zuerich Hb to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$127.39
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$89.17
Train from Geneve to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$82.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$254.77

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:
$165.60–$254.77

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$14.01

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$28.02–$101.91

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$76.43
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$26.75

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.65–$140.12

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:
$3.73

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
14h 21m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.60–$356.68
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$356.68

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$560.50
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$39.49–$242.03

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$547.76
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.31–$764.32

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$700.62

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
22h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$47.13–$280.25

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$535.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lyon is to bus via Sofia which costs $70.65 - $130.43 and takes 38h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Lyon. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 37h.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 22m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Lyon?

The distance between Bucharest and Lyon is 1693 km. The road distance is 2066.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 1m and costs $152.17 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Bucharest to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lyon train from?

Bucharest to Lyon train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260.87 - $478.26 and takes 33h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $173.91 - $260.87 and takes 37h.

Where does the Bucharest to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 15:00 in Bucharest and 14:00 in Lyon.

Where does the Bucharest to Lyon train arrive?

Bucharest to Lyon train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Lyon is 2067 km. It takes approximately 21h 49m to drive from Bucharest to Lyon.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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