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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $100 - $270 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $100 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 29m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bulgaria?

The distance between Lyon and Bulgaria is 1533 km. The road distance is 1821.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus via Verona which takes 25h 23m and costs $190 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Lyon to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bulgaria bus from?

Lyon to Bulgaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $100 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Verona, which costs $160 - $200 and takes 27h 29m.

Where does the Lyon to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Lyon to Bulgaria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 7:25 AM in Lyon and 8:25 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bulgaria is 1822 km. It takes approximately 17h 27m to drive from Lyon to Bulgaria.

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

Book your Lyon to Bulgaria bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2303+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LYS - SOF
6h 1m
$109–269
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LYS - OTP
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
8h 20m
$92–306
Train, bus via Verona
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
25h 23m
$194–303
Drive 1,821.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sofiacar 1,821.8 km
17h 27m
$327–472
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane LYS - VAR
8h 2m
$213–448
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
26h 51m
$169–208
Bus via Verona
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Veronabus N406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
27h 29m
$162–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Ibis Hotel to Nisbus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
38h 46m
$309–357

Lyon to Bulgaria by bus and foot

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27h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,532.8 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and 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 to Sofia Central Bus Station via Verona and Verona Porta Nuova in around 27h 29m.

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