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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lyon is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 37h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs €120 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Lyon. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 37h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 9m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Lyon?

The distance between Bucharest and Lyon is 1687 km. The road distance is 2019.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lyon without a car is to bus and train via Aachen which takes 22h 11m and costs €100 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Bucharest to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lyon bus from?

Bucharest to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lyon train from?

Bucharest to Lyon train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €300 - €550 and takes 34h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 37h 25m.

Where does the Bucharest to Lyon bus arrive?

Bucharest to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 11:22 AM in Bucharest and 10:22 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Bucharest to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Lyon is 2020 km. It takes approximately 21h 12m to drive from Bucharest to Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Lyon?

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3623+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)OTP - LYS
6h 2m
€128–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lyon1921
37h 25m
€90–160
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Paris NordTha
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
22h 11m
€103–432
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu84
34h 9m
€304–509
Drive 2,019.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lyon2,019.8 km
21h 12m
€309–447
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)OTP - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 47m
€163–339
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Asti
2. Take the train from Asti to Torino Porta SusaRe
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part DieuFr
37h 28m

Bucharest to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

34h 9mAverage Duration

€304Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,687.3 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Lyon, France?

Ulendo Airlink, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Lyon Part Dieu via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Mulhouse Ville in around 34h 9m.

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