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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lyon is to bus which costs €120 - €190 and takes 34h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €130 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 27m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lyon?

The distance between Istanbul and Lyon is 2028 km. The road distance is 2370 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lyon without a car is to bus and train via Strasbourg which takes 33h 5m and costs €240 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Istanbul to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lyon bus from?

Istanbul to Lyon bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lyon train from?

Istanbul to Lyon train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Lyon?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €130 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 34h 5m.

Where does the Istanbul to Lyon bus arrive?

Istanbul to Lyon bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lyon?

Lyon is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:50 PM in Istanbul and 6:50 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Istanbul to Lyon train arrive?

Istanbul to Lyon train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Lyon is 2370 km. It takes approximately 22h 24m to drive from Istanbul to Lyon.

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

Book your Istanbul to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3927+ hotels available in Lyon.

Istanbul to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Lyon by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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

Fly Istanbul to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane IST - LYS
7h 8m
€138–448
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SAW - LYS
7h 18m
€118–618
Bus, train via Strasbourg
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
33h 5m
€243–414
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
45h 27m
€328–492
Drive 2,370 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lyoncar 2,370 km
22h 24m
€380–549
Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 53m
€137–346
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SAW - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 8m
€132–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
34h 5m
€123–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
37h 59m
€234–384
Bus via Aleksinac
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Aleksinac autobuska stanicabus N1920
2. Take the bus from Aleksinac, Autobuska stanica to Lyon, Ibis Hotelbus
43h 50m
€316–376

Istanbul to Lyon by bus, foot, and train

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33h 5mAverage Duration

€243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,027.8 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Lyon, France?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and Airbus France fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Munich Central Bus Station in around 34h 5m.

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