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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bitola is to fly and train which costs $55 - $370 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bitola is to fly and train which takes 12h 35m and costs $55 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bitola?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Bitola. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bitola via Tirana, Elbasan and Ohrid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bitola?

The distance between Lyon and Bitola is 2230 km. The road distance is 1997.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Bitola without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 39m and costs $220 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 26h 39m to get from Lyon to Bitola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bitola bus from?

Lyon to Bitola bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Where does the Lyon to Bitola bus arrive?

Lyon to Bitola bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bitola?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bitola is 1997 km. It takes approximately 19h 23m to drive from Lyon to Bitola.

Where can I stay near Bitola?

There are 231+ hotels available in Bitola.

Lyon to Bitola - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Bitola by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Skopje, Transporten Centar
4. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to BitolaRe
26h 39m
$226–378
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Skopje International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)LYS - SKP
2. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bitola
12h 35m
$58–367
Drive 1,997.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Bitola1,997.1 km
19h 23m
$358–517
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Ohrid Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)LYS - OHD
2. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitola
18h 17m
$122–390
Bus via Elbasan
1. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Elbasan
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Ohrid
4. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitola
28h 11m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Ohrid
3. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitola
36h 30m
Bus via Leskovac
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Ibis Hotel to Leskovac , Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Leskovac , Autobuska stanica to Bitola
42h 9m
$311–325
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Skopje International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)GVA - SKP
3. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bitola
14h 10m
$135–525

Lyon to Bitola by bus

6Weekly Buses

42h 9mAverage Duration

$311Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,230.1 km
Duration: 26h 39m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bitola, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from Lyon Part Dieu to Bitola via Tirana, Elbasan, and Ohrid in around 28h 11m.

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