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 which costs €90 - €140 and takes 28h 46m.

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 7h 12m and costs €75 - €250.

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 - Perrache Bus Station via Brescia - North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 46m.

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 Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 1m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Lyon?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Lyon is 1562 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 and bus via Milan which takes 23h 49m and costs €110 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m 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 Tabita Tour, 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 26h 1m and costs €250 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 28h 46m.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Lyon bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Lyon bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Bresica station.

What is the time difference between Alba Iulia and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Alba Iulia. It is currently 8:13 AM in Alba Iulia and 7:13 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 Lokoshaza 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 27m to drive from Alba Iulia to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3740+ hotels available in Lyon.

Alba Iulia to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CLJ - LYS
7h 12m
€75–243
Train, bus via Milan
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to DevaIr
2. Take the bus from Deva to Stazione Centrale M2 M3
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part DieuFr
23h 49m
€112–228
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to LokoshazaIr
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
5. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu84
26h 1m
€258–383
Drive 1,753.4 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Lyon1,753.4 km
18h 27m
€268–387
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SBZ - LYS
9h 7m
€138–266
Bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Timisoara Airport
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)TSR - LYS
9h 50m
€131–224
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)CLJ - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
11h 23m
€108–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Bresica
2. Take the bus from Brescia - North Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
28h 46m
€90–137
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to DevaIC: Teiuş - Arad / ...
2. Take the bus from Deva to Lyon1921
30h 1m
€137–198

Alba Iulia to Lyon by train

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26h 1mAverage Duration

€258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,562 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Lyon Part Dieu via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Mulhouse Ville in around 26h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Bresica and Brescia - North Bus Station in around 28h 46m.

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