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 and fly which costs €80 - €260 and takes 8h 52m.

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 8h 11m and costs €140 - €290.

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 Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 22m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Lyon?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Lyon is 1574 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 22m and costs €260 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 25h 22m and costs €260 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus via Brescia, which costs €100 - €200 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 10:31 PM in Alba Iulia and 9:31 PM 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 39m to drive from Alba Iulia to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3673+ hotels available in Lyon.

Alba Iulia to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car

There are 10 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Lyon by bus, plane, train, car, or car 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
8h 11m
€148–282
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CLJ - LYS
8h 52m
€80–253
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 Mulhousetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
25h 22m
€267–404
Bus via Brescia
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Bresicabus
2. Take the bus from Brescia - North Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
28h 46m
€105–192
Drive 1,753.4 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Lyoncar 1,753.4 km
18h 39m
€269–389
Bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Timisoara Airportbus
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TSR - LYS
9h 50m
€121–244
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
11h 21m
€127–401
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CLJ - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
11h 47m
€124–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sebeș to Lyonbus 1921
31h 42m
€142–202
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Lyoncar
20h 6m
€356–488

Alba Iulia to Lyon by train

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25h 22mAverage Duration

€267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,573.6 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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, and Mulhouse Ville in around 25h 22m. 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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