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

The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Lyon is to bus and fly which costs €80 - €230 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bansko to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 9h 21m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Bansko and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bansko to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Blagoevgrad and Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 5m.

How far is it from Bansko to Lyon?

The distance between Bansko and Lyon is 1682 km. The road distance is 1960.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bansko to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 33m and costs €200 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Bansko to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bansko to Lyon bus from?

Bansko to Lyon bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, depart from Bansko station.

Where does the Bansko to Lyon bus arrive?

Bansko to Lyon bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, arrive at Blagoevgrad station.

What is the time difference between Bansko and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Bansko. It is currently 6:22 AM in Bansko and 5:22 AM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Bansko to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Lyon is 1960 km. It takes approximately 18h 58m to drive from Bansko to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1222+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bansko 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, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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1. Take the bus from Bansko to Sofiabus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SOF - LYS
9h 21m
€83–228
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Blagoevgradbus
2. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Triestebus
4. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
30h 33m
€203–302
Drive 1,960.5 km
1. Drive from Bansko to Lyoncar 1,960.5 km
18h 58m
€304–439
Bus, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Sofiabus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SOF - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
13h 27m
€103–249
Bus, train via Padova
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Blagoevgradbus
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Padovabus
3. Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
31h 6m
€176–248
Bus via Ljubljana
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Blagoevgradbus
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Ljubljanabus
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
32h 5m
€150–211
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Blagoevgradbus
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Milano, Stazione Centralebus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
32h 22m
€147–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Nis to Lyon, Ibis Hotelbus
41h 44m
€271–427
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bansko to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Lyoncar
20h 33m
€394–553

Bansko to Lyon by bus and train

2Weekly Services

30h 33mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,682.1 km
Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Bansko, Bulgaria and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Bansko to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Blagoevgrad and Ljubljana in around 32h 5m.

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