What is the cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon is to bus and train which costs €85 - €190 and takes 20h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj-Napoca and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca and arriving at Lyon via Fermata 2063 - BIBLIOTECA CIVICA, Fermata 40 - PORTA NUOVA and Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cluj-Napoca and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 38m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Lyon is 1462 km. The road distance is 1741.8 km.

How do I travel from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 18m and costs €85 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Lyon bus from?

Cluj-Napoca to Lyon bus services, operated by Romfour, depart from Cluj-Napoca station.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Lyon train from?

Cluj-Napoca to Lyon train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.

Train, bus or fly from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €420 and takes 27h 38m, you could also bus via Turin, which costs and takes 24h 34m.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Lyon bus arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Lyon bus services, operated by Romfour, arrive at Torino station.

What is the time difference between Cluj-Napoca and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 9:32 PM in Cluj-Napoca and 8:32 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Lyon is 1742 km. It takes approximately 19h 7m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3716+ hotels available in Lyon.

Cluj-Napoca to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lyon by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CLJ - LYS
5h 9m
€78–255
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Ghentbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 280 / ...
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
20h 18m
€86–185
Train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca 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
27h 38m
€276–419
Drive 1,741.8 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Lyoncar 1,741.8 km
19h 7m
€262–378
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CLJ - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 44m
€106–259
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Torinobus
2. Take the bus from Turin to Lyonbus 480 / ...
24h 34m
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
28h 24m
€256–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Devabus
2. Take the bus from Deva to Lyonbus 1921
31h 55m
€136–204
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Lyoncar
20h 21m
€335–472

Cluj-Napoca to Lyon by train

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27h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,461.9 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Lyon, France?

Lufthansa, LOT, and three other airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Lyon Part Dieu via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Mulhouse Ville in around 27h 38m.

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