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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Lyon is to bus and fly which costs €75 - €260 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €90 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Lyon via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Lyon?

The distance between Bulgaria and Lyon is 1533 km. The road distance is 1821.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Lyon without a car is to bus and train via Trieste which takes 26h 13m and costs €200 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Bulgaria to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Lyon bus from?

Bulgaria to Lyon bus services, operated by Trans Jug, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €140 - €320 and takes 29h.

Where does the Bulgaria to Lyon bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Lyon bus services, operated by Trans Jug, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 2:03 PM in Bulgaria and 1:03 PM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Lyon is 1821 km. It takes approximately 17h 30m to drive from Bulgaria to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4086+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bulgaria to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bulgaria to Lyon by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SOF - LYS
6h 19m
€92–267
Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OTP - LYS
7h 51m
€79–260
Bus, train via Trieste
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
26h 13m
€204–314
Drive 1,821.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Lyoncar 1,821.3 km
17h 30m
€280–405
Fly from Varna Airport
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VAR - LYS
8h 22m
€188–370
Fly from Burgas Airport
1. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOJ - LYS
8h 21m
€117–297
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Milano, Stazione Centralebus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
28h 42m
€146–181
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyonbus
29h
€143–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Nis to Lyon, Ibis Hotelbus
38h 40m
€267–307

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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Distance: 1,532.5 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Lyon, France?

Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Lyon via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 29h.

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