What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 45h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro and arriving at Lyon via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul (State) and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 53m.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Lyon?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Lyon is 2016 km. The road distance is 2370.9 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 51m and costs €180 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Lyon?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Istanbul (State) to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Lyon bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Lyon bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Lyon train from?

Istanbul (State) to Lyon train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul (State) to Lyon?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 40h.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Lyon bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Lyon bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Belgrade New Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Lyon?

Lyon is 2h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 8:04 AM in Istanbul (State) and 6:04 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Lyon train arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Lyon train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Lyon is 2371 km. It takes approximately 22h 7m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1298+ hotels available in Lyon.

Istanbul (State) to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Lyon by plane, bus, train, night 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 Istanbul to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)IST - LYS
5h 14m
€108–290
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SAW - LYS
7h 24m
€81–358
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
34h 51m
€183–482
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIrn
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
4. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Dijon VilleTgv
5. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part DieuTer
45h 53m
€276–501
Drive 2,370.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lyon2,370.9 km
22h 7m
€367–529
Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)IST - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
6h 53m
€137–351
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade New Bus StationCitylines 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyon
40h
€144–231
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Lyon Gare PerracheUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3412 / ...
45h 42m
€84–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lyon1921
2d 1h
€121–212

Istanbul (State) to Lyon by bus

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Distance: 2,015.9 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Lyon, France?

Turkish Airlines and Transavia France fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Lyon via Belgrade New Bus Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 40h.

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