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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sopron is to bus which costs 28 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft and takes 20h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sopron is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs 37 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Sopron?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Sopron. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Sopron via Genève, Zuerich Hb and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.

How far is it from Lyon to Sopron?

The distance between Lyon and Sopron is 1027 km. The road distance is 1140.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Sopron without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 15h 52m and costs 75 000 Ft - 160 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Lyon to Sopron, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sopron train from?

Lyon to Sopron train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Sopron?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sopron is to train via Zurich which takes 15h 52m and costs 75 000 Ft - 160 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 28 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft and takes 20h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Sopron train arrive?

Lyon to Sopron train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Sopron?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sopron is 1140 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Lyon to Sopron.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Sopron?

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Where can I stay near Sopron?

There are 513+ hotels available in Sopron.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Sopron by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, night train, 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 Vienna International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)LYS - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Sopron
6h 25m
Ft 37,568–101,728
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Loipersbach-Schattendorf Bhf.B25
20h 55m
Ft 28,287–50,699
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien MeidlingRjx
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to SopronRe
15h 52m
Ft 78,224–153,989
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the night train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Wiener Neustadt HbfNj
20h 7m
Ft 50,405–167,374
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)GVA - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Sopron
8h 6m
Ft 49,624–142,389
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Graz, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Graz (GRZ)LYS - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wiener Neustadt Hbf
10h 44m
Ft 48,268–188,428
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg Bahnhof84
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to SopronRe
16h 6m
Ft 59,457–224,746
Drive 1,140.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sopron1,140.4 km
12h 18m
Ft 68,055–98,302
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Sopron
12h 6m
Ft 97,664–132,182

Lyon to Sopron by train

37Weekly Trains

15h 52mAverage Duration

Ft 78,224Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,026.8 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Sopron, Hungary?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Sopron via Genève, Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Meidling in around 15h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Sopron via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Loipersbach-Schattendorf Bhf., and Loipersbach-Schattendorf in around 20h 55m.

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