There are 8 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon by bus, plane, train (TGV), 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- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CLJ - LYS
8h 33m€110–359Train
- Take the train from Alba Iulia to Aradtrain
- Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
25h 12m€225–369Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Bresicabus
- Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
26h 10m€174–281Drive 1,753.4 km
- Drive from Alba Iulia to Lyoncar 1,753.4 km
18h 38m€280–404Bus to Sibiu, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu Airportbus
- Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SBZ - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
12h 9m€162–473Train, bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Alba Iulia to Simeriatrain
- Take the bus from Simeria to Timisoara Airportbus
- Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TSR - LYS
10h 57mBus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CLJ - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 51m€140–341Bus
- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Orăștiebus Cj1
- Take the bus from Orăștie to Lyonbus FlixBus 1921
30h 50m€151–245
Alba Iulia to Lyon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon is to bus which costs €150 - €250 and takes 30h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 8h 33m and costs €110 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Lyon via Orăștie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.
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 Arad, Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 12m.
The distance between Alba Iulia and Lyon is 1562 km. The road distance is 1753.4 km.
The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 25h 12m and costs €220 - €370.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon, including transfers.
Alba Iulia to Lyon bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, depart from Alba Iulia station.
Alba Iulia to Lyon train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.
The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon is to train which takes 25h 12m and costs €220 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €250 and takes 30h 50m.
What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Lyon Part Dieu via Arad, Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 25h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Iulia to Lyon via Orăștie in around 30h 50m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170–340
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €160–500
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–470
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Geneva International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–410
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Alba Iulia to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–19
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–22
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Alba Iulia to Simeria
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–7
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Orăștie to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Alba Iulia to Lyon bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, arrive at Orăștie station.
Lyon is 1h behind Alba Iulia. It is currently 2:34 PM in Alba Iulia and 1:34 PM in Lyon.
Alba Iulia to Lyon train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Arad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Lyon is 1753 km. It takes approximately 18h 38m to drive from Alba Iulia to Lyon.
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