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

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Lyon is to fly which costs €75 - €220 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Lyon via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Lyon?

The distance between Bulgaria and Lyon is 1533 km. The road distance is 1821.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Lyon without a car is to bus and train via Trieste which takes 26h 17m and costs €180 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Bulgaria to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Lyon bus from?

Bulgaria to Lyon bus services, operated by Trans Jug, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €140 - €230 and takes 30h.

Where does the Bulgaria to Lyon bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Lyon bus services, operated by Trans Jug, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 9:22 PM in Bulgaria and 8:22 PM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Lyon is 1821 km. It takes approximately 17h 31m to drive from Bulgaria to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3729+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bulgaria to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Bulgaria to Lyon by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, 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.

Fly from Sofia Airport
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SOF - LYS
6h 19m
€76–216
Bus, train via Trieste
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Triestebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
26h 17m
€188–289
Drive 1,821.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Lyoncar 1,821.3 km
17h 31m
€282–408
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OTP - LYS
7h 11m
€168–455
Fly from Varna Airport
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VAR - LYS
9h 37m
€212–429
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
26h 47m
€196–311
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Milano, Stazione Centralebus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
28h 50m
€146–186
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyonbus
30h
€141–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Nis to Lyon, Ibis Hotelbus
38h 45m
€266–457
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Lyoncar
19h 5m
€371–520

Bulgaria to Lyon by bus

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Map of how to get from Bulgaria to Lyon.

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Distance: 1,532.6 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Lyon, France?

Wizz Air, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Lyon via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 30h.

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