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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $80 - $270 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $85 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.

How far is it from Lyon to Sofia?

The distance between Lyon and Sofia is 1528 km. The road distance is 1821.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Verona which takes 25h 38m and costs $190 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Lyon to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sofia bus from?

Lyon to Sofia bus services, operated by Lasta, depart from Lyon station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Sofia?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 30h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Sofia bus arrive?

Lyon to Sofia bus services, operated by Lasta, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 3:13 AM in Lyon and 4:13 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Lyon to Sofia?

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

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 328+ hotels available in Sofia.

Lyon to Sofia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Sofia by plane, train, bus, 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 from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LYS - SOF
5h 44m
$87–247
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
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
9h 25m
$84–263
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
25h 38m
$199–266
Drive 1,821.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sofiacar 1,821.9 km
17h 28m
$327–472
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
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 32m
$111–278
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
26h 44m
$176–221
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
30h 30m
$171–352
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Ibis Hotel to Nisbus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
38h 22m
$311–507
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
$429–596

Lyon to Sofia by train and bus

2Weekly Services

25h 38mAverage Duration

$199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,528.5 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Sofia Central Bus Station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 30h 30m.

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