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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Plovdiv is to train and fly which costs $90 - $280 and takes 12h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Plovdiv is to fly and train which takes 9h and costs $90 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Plovdiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Plovdiv Train station via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 25m.

How far is it from Lyon to Plovdiv?

The distance between Lyon and Plovdiv is 1667 km. The road distance is 1968.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus via Verona which takes 28h 26m and costs $190 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Lyon to Plovdiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Plovdiv bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lyon to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Lyon to Plovdiv is to fly which takes 22h and costs $110 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Zagreb, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 32h 25m.

Where does the Lyon to Plovdiv bus arrive?

Lyon to Plovdiv bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zagreb - Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Plovdiv?

Plovdiv is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 2:32 PM in Lyon and 3:32 PM in Plovdiv.

Can I drive from Lyon to Plovdiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Plovdiv is 1968 km. It takes approximately 18h 41m to drive from Lyon to Plovdiv.

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

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Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 755+ hotels available in Plovdiv.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Plovdiv 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, train
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LYS - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
9h
$93–256
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
3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofiabus
4. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus
28h 26m
$197–267
Drive 1,968.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Plovdivcar 1,968.1 km
18h 41m
$353–510
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 Plovdivshuttle
11h 15m
$342–647
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Plovdiv Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane LYS - PDV
22h
$113–383
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TRN - SOF
3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
12h 42m
$93–277
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain
30h 24m
$174–219
Bus via Zagreb
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Zagreb - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
32h 25m
$144–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Ibis Hotel to Nisbus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Sofia to Plovdivbus
42h 32m
$311–547
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 Plovdivcar
20h 34m
$449–636

Lyon to Plovdiv by train and bus

1Weekly Services

30h 24mAverage Duration

$174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,667.5 km
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Wizz Air UK, Twin Jet, and Ryanair fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Plovdiv Train station via Zagreb in around 32h 25m.

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