Rome2Rio

How to get fromLyon to Aradby plane, bus, train (TGV), car, or train

Find Transport to Arad

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Lyon to Arad by plane, bus, 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.

  1. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane plane LYS - TSR
    2. Take the bus from Timişoara to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus bus
    9h 49m
    $123–386

  2. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Arad

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Arad (ARW)plane plane LYS - ARW
    9h 3m
    $82–324

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Feldkirchtrain train Rjx
    4. Take the train from Feldkirch to Budapest-Keletitrain train Rjx
    5. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Aradtrain train Ic
    23h 24m
    $276–470

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Aradbus bus FlixBus 1921
    24h 35m
    $160–250

  5. Drive  1,534.3 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Aradcar car 1,534.3 km
    16h 34m
    $275–397

  6. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LYS - BUD
    2. Take the train from Ferihegy to Aradtrain train
    9h 29m
    $155–400

  7. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane GVA - BUD
    3. Take the train from Ferihegy to Aradtrain train
    11h 9m
    $171–399

  8. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane plane GVA - TSR
    3. Take the bus from Timişoara to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus bus
    11h 34m
    $169–395

  9. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane plane GVA - BEG
    3. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Aradbus bus
    12h 19m
    $137–333

  10. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane GVA - VIE
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Aradtrain train
    14h 20m
    $246–553

  11. Bus via Belgrade

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Aradbus bus 1896
    28h
    $150–175

Lyon to Arad by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration23h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Lyon to Arad.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,354.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Arad via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, Feldkirch, and Budapest-Keleti in around 23h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Arad twice a week. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 24h 35m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Romania

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.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There