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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bulgaria is to fly which costs $80 - $240 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $80 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Sofia via Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bulgaria?

The distance between Lyon and Bulgaria is 1533 km. The road distance is 1821.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus via Verona which takes 25h 40m and costs $160 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Lyon to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bulgaria bus from?

Lyon to Bulgaria bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $80 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Verona, which costs $150 - $180 and takes 27h 51m.

Where does the Lyon to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Lyon to Bulgaria bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Verona - Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 7:37 AM in Lyon and 8:37 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bulgaria is 1822 km. It takes approximately 17h 28m to drive from Lyon to Bulgaria.

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

Book your Lyon to Bulgaria bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Lyon to Bulgaria - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Bulgaria by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, 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 Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LYS - SOF
6h 4m
$83–238
Train, bus via Verona
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofiabus
25h 40m
$163–250
Drive 1,821.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sofiacar 1,821.9 km
17h 28m
$327–472
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LYS - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 15m
$192–537
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane LYS - VAR
9h 22m
$217–507
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane GVA - SOF
9h 19m
$126–304
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofiabus
26h 51m
$138–150
Bus via Verona
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Verona - Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofiabus
27h 51m
$157–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Ibis Hotel to Nisbus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
38h 29m
$314–331
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 Sofiacar
19h 21m
$429–606

Lyon to Bulgaria by bus and foot

2Weekly Services

27h 51mAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lyon to Bulgaria.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,532.9 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bulgaria?

Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Sofia via Verona - Bus Stop and Verona Porta Nuova in around 27h 51m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.