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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bucharest is to fly which costs $95 - $270 and takes 6h.

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 6h and costs $95 - $270.

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 Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bucharest?

The distance between Lyon and Bucharest is 1689 km. The road distance is 2020.1 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 which takes 31h 45m and costs $500 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 6h and costs $95 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 31h 45m, you could also bus via Brescia, which costs $180 - $260 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 11:08 PM in Lyon and 12:08 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 27m to drive from Lyon to Bucharest.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5409+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Lyon to Bucharest - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Bucharest by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or 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
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1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LYS - OTP
6h
$95–270
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
31h 45m
$505–1,169
Bus via Brescia
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
$188–256
Drive 2,020.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Bucharestcar 2,020.1 km
21h 27m
$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 54m
$129–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bucharestbus FlixBus 1921
37h 34m
$190–312

Lyon to Bucharest by train

8Weekly Trains

31h 45mAverage Duration

$505Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Bucharest.

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Distance: 1,689.3 km
Duration: 6h

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, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 31h 45m.

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