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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Lyon is to fly and bus and train which costs €95 - €330 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craiova to Lyon is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs €120 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Craiova and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Lyon via Kladovo and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Craiova and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.

How far is it from Craiova to Lyon?

The distance between Craiova and Lyon is 1513 km. The road distance is 1790.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Craiova to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 30h 25m and costs €250 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Craiova to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Lyon bus from?

Craiova to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Craiova to Lyon?

The best way to get from Craiova to Lyon is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €600 and takes 30h 25m, you could also bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 31h 47m.

Where does the Craiova to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Craiova and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 12:58 AM in Craiova and 11:58 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Craiova to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Craiova to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Lyon is 1791 km. It takes approximately 19h 13m to drive from Craiova to Lyon.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 755+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 9 ways to get from Craiova to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Fly Craiova Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CRA - LYS
8h 18m
€122–403
Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OTP - LYS
8h 41m
€86–305
Train
1. Take the train from Craiova 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
30h 25m
€250–560
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu Severinbus
2. Take the bus from Kladovo to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyonbus
31h 47m
Drive 1,790.7 km
1. Drive from Craiova to Lyoncar 1,790.7 km
19h 13m
€278–401
Fly Craiova Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CRA - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 6m
€96–322
Fly Craiova Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CRA - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 52m
€172–299
Train to Sibiu, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Craiova to Sibiutrain
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SBZ - LYS
13h 24m
€166–417
Bus
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Devabus 1948
2. Take the bus from Deva to Lyonbus FlixBus 1921
35h
€172–296

Craiova to Lyon by train

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Distance: 1,513 km
Duration: 8h 18m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Volotea, and three other airlines fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Lyon Part Dieu via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 30h 25m.

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