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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lyon is to fly which costs €80 - €240 and takes 6h 2m.

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 €80 - €240.

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 1688 km. The road distance is 2020.6 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 Vienna which takes 25h 35m and costs .

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 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 €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €550 and takes 34h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €270 and takes 38h 38m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 6:28 AM in Bucharest and 5:28 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 2021 km. It takes approximately 21h 26m to drive from Bucharest to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4135+ 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)plane OTP - LYS
6h 2m
€82–240
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
5. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
25h 35m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Astibus
2. Take the train from Asti to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
37h 25m
Drive 2,020.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lyoncar 2,020.6 km
21h 26m
€317–458
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OTP - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 2m
€120–291
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord 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
34h 9m
€297–537
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Lyonbus FlixBus 1921
38h 38m
€160–270

Bucharest to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

34h 9mAverage Duration

€297Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,687.5 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day. 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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