What is the cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon is to bus via Brescia which costs €95 - €150 and takes 30h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 9h 7m and costs €100 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Brescia - North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB, Basel Sbb and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 59m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Lyon?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Lyon is 1570 km. The road distance is 1753.4 km.

How do I travel from Alba Iulia to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 25h 59m and costs €250 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon?

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Lyon bus from?

Alba Iulia to Lyon bus services, operated by Cornul, depart from Alba Iulia station.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Lyon train from?

Alba Iulia to Lyon train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.

Train or bus from Alba Iulia to Lyon?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon is to train which takes 25h 59m and costs €250 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus via Brescia, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 30h 26m.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Lyon bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Lyon bus services, operated by Cornul, arrive at Deva station.

What is the time difference between Alba Iulia and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Alba Iulia. It is currently 2:34 AM in Alba Iulia and 1:34 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Lyon train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Lyon train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Lyon is 1753 km. It takes approximately 18h 40m to drive from Alba Iulia to Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alba Iulia to Lyon?

Book your Alba Iulia to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4065+ hotels available in Lyon.

Alba Iulia to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Sibiu, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiubus
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SBZ - LYS
9h 7m
€101–494
Bus via Brescia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Bresicabus
2. Take the bus from Brescia - North Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
30h 26m
€99–150
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
25h 59m
€254–438
Drive 1,753.4 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Lyoncar 1,753.4 km
18h 40m
€268–387
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiubus
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SBZ - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
13h 12m
€210–426
Train, bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Simeriatrain
2. Take the bus from Simeria to Timisoara Airportbus
3. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TSR - LYS
10h 51m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Devabus
2. Take the bus from Deva to Lyonbus FlixBus 1921
30h 45m
€122–227

Alba Iulia to Lyon by train

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25h 59mAverage Duration

€254Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,570.1 km
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Lyon Part Dieu via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Basel Sbb, and Dijon Ville in around 25h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Bresica and Brescia - North Bus Station in around 30h 26m.

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