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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 45h 49m.

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 17m and costs €90 - €270.

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 İstanbul Esenler and arriving at Lyon via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 30m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lyon?

The distance between Istanbul and Lyon is 2031 km. The road distance is 2370.9 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 €190 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 Büyük Otogari 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 17m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 37h 30m.

Where does the Istanbul to Lyon bus arrive?

Istanbul to Lyon bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lyon?

Lyon is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:52 AM in Istanbul and 6:52 AM 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 2371 km. It takes approximately 22h 21m to drive from Istanbul to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3720+ hotels available in Lyon.

Istanbul to Lyon - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Lyon by bus, plane, train, night train, car, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane IST - LYS
7h 21m
€108–291
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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 3m
€63–329
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
€196–469
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 33m
€308–461
Drive 2,370.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lyoncar 2,370.9 km
22h 21m
€364–526
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 17m
€90–265
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 1m
€121–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyonbus
37h 30m
€123–198
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Lyon Gare Perrachebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3412 / ...
39h 30m
€95–138
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Lyon Gare Perrachebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3412 / ...
45h 49m
€83–131
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Lyoncar
23h 55m
€459–636

Istanbul to Lyon by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

33h 43mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,030.7 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler to Lyon via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 37h 30m.

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