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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.600 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 37h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lyon Gare Perrache and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Yenikapi via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 22m.

How far is it from Lyon to Istanbul?

The distance between Lyon and Istanbul is 2085 km. The road distance is 2371.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 17m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 27.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Lyon to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Istanbul bus from?

Lyon to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Lyon Gare Perrache station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Istanbul train from?

Lyon to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Lyon to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.600 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 37h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lyon to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 12:17 AM in Lyon and 2:17 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Lyon to Istanbul train arrive?

Lyon to Istanbul train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Istanbul is 2371 km. It takes approximately 22h 5m to drive from Lyon to Istanbul.

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

Book your Lyon to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lyon to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 12 ways to get from Lyon to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or night 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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)LYS - SAW
7h 3m
₺5,150–12,758
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)GVA - SAW
8h 48m
₺3,555–20,260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf62 / ...
4. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
36h 17m
₺8,821–26,492
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Istanbul
42h 59m
₺18,466–67,440
Drive 2,371.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Istanbul2,371.3 km
22h 5m
₺18,198–26,285
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul (IST)LYS - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 39m
₺5,467–12,017
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)GVA - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 24m
₺5,972–18,519
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Istanbul (IST)MRS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 54m
₺5,846–21,073
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
37h 30m
₺4,617–6,843
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
42h 4m
₺4,293–8,988
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
44h 22m
₺16,899–40,937
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to București, Autogara Militari1921
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d
₺6,135–16,461

Lyon to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

36h 17mAverage Duration

₺8,821Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,084.7 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Istanbul, Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 37h 30m.

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