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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lyon is to fly which costs €75 - €280 and takes 6h 2m.

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 2m and costs €75 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at Lyon via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 7m.

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 Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 41m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Lyon?

The distance between Bucharest and Lyon is 1688 km. The road distance is 2020.9 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 via Brussels which takes 30h 39m and costs €290 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs €75 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €410 and takes 34h 41m, you could also bus, which costs €200 - €320 and takes 39h 7m.

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 8:00 AM in Bucharest and 7:00 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Bucharest to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Lyon is 2021 km. It takes approximately 21h 13m 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.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3927+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bucharest to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Lyon by plane, bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OTP - LYS
6h 2m
€77–280
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
30h 39m
€294–375
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
34h 41m
€244–403
Drive 2,020.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lyoncar 2,020.9 km
21h 13m
€324–468
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BBU - LYS
14h 7m
€82–327
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OTP - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 52m
€121–328
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Astibus
2. Take the train from Asti to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
36h 54m
€179–238
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Lyonbus FlixBus 1921
39h 7m
€201–311

Bucharest to Lyon by train

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34h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,687.5 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Lyon, France?

Ulendo Airlink and Austrian Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Lyon Part Dieu via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 34h 41m.

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