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 $75 - $130 and takes 36h 30m.

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 four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 36h 30m.

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 2018.5 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 39m and costs $120 - $380.

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 - $950 and takes 33h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 36h 30m.

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 5:16 AM in Lyon and 6:16 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 2018 km. It takes approximately 21h 26m 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 5317+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Lyon to Bucharest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LYS - OTP
5h 37m
$147–337
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane LYS - BBU
10h 13m
$70–260
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 Tha
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
22h 39m
$121–379
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
$384–935
Drive 2,018.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Bucharestcar 2,018.5 km
21h 26m
$362–523
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
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 27m
$188–415
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to București, Autogara Militaribus 1921
36h 30m
$75–130
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
37h 31m
$105–150
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
$459–666

Lyon to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

33h 55mAverage Duration

$384Cheapest 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) twice daily. 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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