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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bucharest is to bus via Brescia which costs $110 - $170 and takes 34h 16m.

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 $150 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Bucureşti via Bresica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 16m.

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, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 55m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bucharest?

The distance between Lyon and Bucharest is 1690 km. The road distance is 2020.2 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 31m and costs $240 - $500.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus 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 $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,000 and takes 33h 55m, you could also bus via Brescia, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 34h 16m.

Where does the Lyon to Bucharest bus arrive?

Lyon to Bucharest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brescia - North Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 7:11 AM in Lyon and 8:11 AM 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 2020 km. It takes approximately 21h 26m to drive from Lyon to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 998+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, train (TGV), 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.

Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LYS - OTP
5h 37m
$152–347
Bus via Brescia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Brescia - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bresica to Bucureştibus
34h 16m
$113–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
22h 31m
$242–491
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
33h 55m
$526–993
Drive 2,020.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Bucharestcar 2,020.2 km
21h 26m
$362–523
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane GVA - OTP
7h 30m
$184–396
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bucharestbus FlixBus 1921
37h 20m
$181–309
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
23h 19m
$469–656

Lyon to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

33h 55mAverage Duration

$526Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Bucharest.

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

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bucharest, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines 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, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 33h 55m.

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