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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lyon is to fly which costs €100 - €320 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul 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 and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 26m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lyon?

The distance between Istanbul and Lyon is 2028 km. The road distance is 2372.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 43m and costs €230 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Istanbul to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lyon train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Lyon?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €160 - €340 and takes 40h.

Where does the Istanbul to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:26 AM in Istanbul and 11:26 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Istanbul to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Lyon is 2372 km. It takes approximately 22h 22m to drive from Istanbul to Lyon.

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

Book your Istanbul to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3392+ hotels available in Lyon.

Istanbul to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul 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)plane IST - LYS
7h 3m
€128–306
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SAW - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 19m
€89–787
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
33h 43m
€232–473
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
44h 26m
€312–575
Drive 2,372.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lyoncar 2,372.1 km
22h 22m
€365–526
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SAW - LYS
7h 18m
€100–315
Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 58m
€137–345
Bus, train via Sankt Gallen
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus
39h 41m
€238–551
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade New Bus Stationbus Citylines 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyonbus
40h
€164–331
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Lyonbus FlixBus 1921
2d
€204–342

Istanbul to Lyon by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

33h 43mAverage Duration

€232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,027.8 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

Turkish Airlines, Transavia France, and Interjet 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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