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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Lyon is to bus and fly which costs €85 - €300 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craiova to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 8h 41m and costs €85 - €300.

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 32m.

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 Perrache via Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 40m.

How far is it from Craiova to Lyon?

The distance between Craiova and Lyon is 1513 km. The road distance is 1791.1 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 40m and costs €290 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m 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 58m and costs €95 - €440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €450 and takes 30h 40m, you could also bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 31h 32m.

Where does the Craiova to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Craiova and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 4:31 AM in Craiova and 3:31 AM 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 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 3918+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 7 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 58m
€97–433
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
€86–295
Train
1. Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
30h 40m
€297–445
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 32m
Drive 1,791.1 km
1. Drive from Craiova to Lyoncar 1,791.1 km
19h
€288–415
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 3m
€96–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Turinbus 1922
2. Take the bus from Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
35h 28m
€184–276

Craiova to Lyon by train

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Distance: 1,513 km
Duration: 8h 58m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Iberia, and four other airlines fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Lyon Perrache via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 30h 40m.

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