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 €80 - €280 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 fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €100 - €430.

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, Sargans, Basel SBB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 44m.

How far is it from Craiova to Lyon?

The distance between Craiova and Lyon is 1907 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 31h 44m and costs €260 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m 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 train which takes 31h 44m and costs €260 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 31h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €430 and takes 5h 18m.

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 11:40 AM in Craiova and 10:40 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 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 3992+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

How to get fromCraiova to Lyon

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
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
€81–275
Train
1. Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Sargans to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
31h 44m
€268–601
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
€277–400
Fly Craiova Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CRA - LYS
5h 18m
€107–423
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 1m
€126–322
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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 21m
€113–424
Bus
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Devabus 1948
2. Take the bus from Deva to Lyonbus FlixBus 1921
35h
€160–272

Craiova to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

31h 44mAverage Duration

€268Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 1,906.6 km
Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Craiova to Lyon Part Dieu via Budapest-Keleti, Sargans, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 31h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova to Lyon via Drobeta Turnu Severin, Kladovo, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 31h 47m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.