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How to get fromLyon Airport (LYS) to Sofiaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Sofia by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane LYS - SOF
    3h 8m
    $90–260

  2. Train, bus via Verona

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 46m
    $215–330

  3. Drive 1,809.4 km

    1. Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Sofiacar car 1,809.4 km
    17h 20m
    $325–469

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 13m
    $190–235

  5. Bus via Trieste

    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Triestebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 20m
    $190–267

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon, Ibis Hotel to Nisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus bus
    40h 21m
    $329–381

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration26h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,507.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Trieste in around 29h 20m.

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