What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS)?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which costs €55 - €230 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS)?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €55 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Lyon Airport (LYS)?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Lyon Airport (LYS)?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf, Strasbourg and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 6m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS)?

The distance between Bucharest and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 1666 km. The road distance is 2008.5 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to bus and train via Cologne which takes 30h 6m and costs €350 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS)?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus from?

Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS)?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €55 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €310 - €750 and takes 35h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €200 - €350 and takes 39h 22m.

Where does the Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus arrive?

Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Lyon Airport (LYS)?

Lyon Airport (LYS) is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 4:07 AM in Bucharest and 3:07 AM in Lyon Airport (LYS).

Where does the Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS)?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 2008 km. It takes approximately 21h 13m to drive from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS).

Where can I stay near Lyon Airport (LYS)?

There are 4132+ hotels available in Lyon Airport (LYS).

Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) by plane, bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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Fly from Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OTP - LYS
5h 16m
€56–224
Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BBU - LYS
9h 21m
€51–231
Bus, train via Cologne
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain Tgv
30h 6m
€356–572
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
35h 6m
€310–706
Drive 2,008.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 2,008.5 km
21h 13m
€311–449
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-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain Fr
37h 4m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Lyonbus FlixBus 1921
39h 22m
€202–345

Bucharest to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train

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Distance: 1,666.4 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?

Ulendo Airlink, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy in around 35h 6m.

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