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 and bus which costs $95 - $290 and takes 11h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Plovdiv is to fly and bus which takes 8h 9m and costs $100 - $270.

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 - Gerland 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 1661 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 29h 18m and costs $200 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m 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 - Gerland Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Plovdiv?

The best way to get from Lyon to Plovdiv is to fly which takes 15h 55m and costs $120 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $310 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 5:39 PM in Lyon and 6:39 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?

Book your Lyon to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Plovdiv?

There are 143+ 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, bus, train, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LYS - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
8h 9m
$100–266
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
11h 51m
$97–282
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 Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain
29h 18m
$204–275
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 Plovdiv Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane LYS - PDV
15h 55m
$123–403
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
$362–657
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain
30h 24m
$181–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zagreb - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus N981
32h 25m
$164–303
Bus, train
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 train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain
42h 2m
$316–516
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
$459–636

Lyon to Plovdiv by train and bus

2Weekly Services

29h 18mAverage Duration

$204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,661.4 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

Wizz Air UK, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Plovdiv Train station via Zagreb in around 32h 25m.

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