Rome2Rio

How to get fromLyon to Bulgariaby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Bulgaria

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Lyon to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, 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.

  1. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Sofia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane LYS - SOF
    7h 31m
    $104–319

  2. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane LYS - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    8h 20m
    $96–324

  3. Train, bus via Trieste

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Trieste Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 4m
    $220–304

  4. Drive  1,820.7 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Sofiacar car 1,820.7 km
    17h 29m
    $327–471

  5. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane GVA - SOF
    9h 21m
    $130–338

  6. Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Sofia Airport

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane MXP - SOF
    7h 21m
    $121–279

  7. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Varna Airport

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane LYS - VAR
    9h 32m
    $233–408

  8. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane GVA - OTP
    3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    10h 15m
    $137–363

  9. Train, bus

    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
    25h 42m
    $184–223

  10. Train, bus #2

    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
    26h 51m
    $162–183

  11. Bus via Verona

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Veronabus bus N406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 29m
    $161–190

  12. 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
    38h 46m
    $298–341

Lyon to Bulgaria by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration27h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Lyon to Bulgaria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,532.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bulgaria?

Lufthansa City, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Sofia Central Bus Station via Verona and Verona Porta Nuova in around 27h 29m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

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

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There