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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $120 - $280 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $120 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Sofia 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 Sofia?

The distance between Lyon and Sofia is 1528 km. The road distance is 1820.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Verona which takes 25h 35m and costs $180 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Lyon to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sofia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lyon to Sofia?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $100 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Verona, which costs $160 - $190 and takes 27h 29m.

Where does the Lyon to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 4:03 AM in Lyon and 5:03 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Lyon to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sofia is 1821 km. It takes approximately 17h 29m to drive from Lyon to Sofia.

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

Book your Lyon to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2271+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

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

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Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LYS - SOF
7h 14m
$103–318
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 35m
$183–222
Drive 1,820.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sofiacar 1,820.7 km
17h 29m
$327–471
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane GVA - SOF
9h 4m
$129–337
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MXP - SOF
7h 4m
$120–278
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 44m
$161–182
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
$161–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Ibis Hotel to Nisbus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
38h 39m
$297–340

Lyon to Sofia by train and bus

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25h 35mAverage Duration

$183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,528.5 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Sofia, 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.

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