What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest is to bus which costs $90 - $240 and takes 38h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $130 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 37m.

How far is it from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest?

The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Bucharest is 1668 km. The road distance is 2006.6 km.

How do I travel from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via Aachen which takes 22h 37m and costs $140 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest bus from?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest train from?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $130 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $1,100 and takes 32h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $240 and takes 38h 15m.

Where does the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest bus arrive?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Lyon Airport (LYS). It is currently 9:27 PM in Lyon Airport (LYS) and 10:27 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest train arrive?

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest is 2007 km. It takes approximately 21h 4m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest?

Book your Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

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Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, train (TGV), 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 to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LYS - OTP
3h 1m
$133–317
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)LYS - BBU
9h 42m
$62–256
Train, bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen, HbfTha
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
22h 37m
$149–423
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen HbfTgv
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg HbfRe
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien MeidlingRj / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
32h 37m
$381–1,088
Drive 2,006.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest2,006.6 km
21h 4m
$360–520
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BresciaFr
3. Take the bus from Bresica to Bucureşti
31h 53m
$111–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to București, Autogara Militari1921
38h 15m
$91–231

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Bucharest by train and foot

7Weekly Services

32h 37mAverage Duration

$381Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,668.4 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Bucharest, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Bucuresti Nord via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 32h 37m.

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