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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bucharest is to bus which costs $85 - $210 and takes 36h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $140 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 36h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 52m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bucharest?

The distance between Lyon and Bucharest is 1690 km. The road distance is 2019 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 40m and costs $130 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Lyon to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bucharest bus from?

Lyon to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bucharest train from?

Lyon to Bucharest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $140 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $1,200 and takes 32h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 36h 40m.

Where does the Lyon to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 4:50 PM in Lyon and 5:50 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Lyon to Bucharest train arrive?

Lyon to Bucharest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bucharest is 2019 km. It takes approximately 21h 11m to drive from Lyon to Bucharest.

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

Book your Lyon to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5307+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Lyon to Bucharest - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon 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 from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LYS - OTP
5h 37m
$147–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to București, Autogara Militari1921
36h 40m
$85–210
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu 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 40m
$135–370
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof83 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf42 / ...
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Salzburg HbfRe
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien MeidlingRj / ...
6. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
32h 52m
$381–1,162
Drive 2,019 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Bucharest2,019 km
21h 11m
$362–523
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)GVA - OTP
7h 27m
$188–470
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara MilitariUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
37h 31m
$104–148

Lyon to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

32h 52mAverage Duration

$381Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,689.5 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Lyon, 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 Part Dieu to Bucuresti Nord via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 32h 52m.

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