What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which costs $95 - $280 and takes 9h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 9h 27m and costs $95 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest via Besançon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.

How far is it from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Lyon and Cluj-Napoca is 1462 km. The road distance is 1736.6 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 15m and costs $140 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca?

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cluj-Napoca bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cluj-Napoca train from?

Lyon to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 9h 27m and costs $95 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $500 and takes 27h 53m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 31h 25m.

Where does the Lyon to Cluj-Napoca bus arrive?

Lyon to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Besançon - Viotte Hub station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Cluj-Napoca?

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 4:39 AM in Lyon and 5:39 AM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Lyon to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

Lyon to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Cluj-Napoca is 1737 km. It takes approximately 19h 6m to drive from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca?

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Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1324+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Lyon to Cluj-Napoca - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca
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1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane LYS - CLJ
9h 27m
$97–277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ghent to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
20h 15m
$148–239
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain Ec
5. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain Ic
27h 53m
$295–493
Drive 1,736.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Cluj-Napocacar 1,736.6 km
19h 6m
$311–450
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane GVA - CLJ
9h 47m
$128–341
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Sibiu, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane LYS - SBZ
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Turdabus
11h 6m
$195–694
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Besançon - Viotte Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Besançon to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
31h 25m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Devabus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the train from Deva to Cluj Napocatrain Ic
32h 9m
$145–241
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Cluj-Napocacar
18h 45m
$399–576

Lyon to Cluj-Napoca by train

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27h 53mAverage Duration

$295Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,462.3 km
Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cluj Napoca via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 27h 53m.

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