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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Turkey is to fly which costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Turkey is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Turkey?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Belgrade New Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Turkey?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Yenikapi via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 12m.

How far is it from Lyon to Turkey?

The distance between Lyon and Turkey is 2028 km. The road distance is 2371 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Turkey without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 22m and costs 16.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Lyon to Turkey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Turkey bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Turkey train from?

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

Bus or fly from Lyon to Turkey?

The best way to get from Lyon to Turkey is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Esenler Otogar, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 38h 41m.

Where does the Lyon to Turkey bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Turkey?

Turkey is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 6:23 PM in Lyon and 7:23 PM in Turkey.

Where does the Lyon to Turkey train arrive?

Lyon to Turkey train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Turkey?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Turkey is 2371 km. It takes approximately 22h 17m to drive from Lyon to Turkey.

Where can I stay near Turkey?

There are 4300+ hotels available in Turkey.

Lyon to Turkey - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Lyon to Turkey by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul (IST)plane LYS - IST
6h 51m
₺7,439–16,939
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GVA - SAW
8h 54m
₺4,468–58,340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
36h 22m
₺16,227–28,664
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
43h 12m
₺23,739–41,729
Drive 2,371 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Istanbulcar 2,371 km
22h 17m
₺19,542–28,226
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LYS - SAW
6h 59m
₺5,342–11,962
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Istanbul (IST)plane GVA - IST
8h 46m
₺7,065–19,317
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Antalya Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane GVA - AYT
9h 33m
₺5,815–17,267
Bus via Esenler Otogar
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
38h 41m
₺7,653–8,353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus Citylines 87 / ...
39h 5m
₺8,944–16,092
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bucharestbus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
2d
₺9,934–16,571

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul (IST) flights

15Weekly Planes

3h 16mAverage Duration

₺4,452Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,027.8 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Turkey?

Turkish Airlines and Transavia France fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul (IST) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Aksaray via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Belgrade bus station, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Esenler Otogar in around 38h 41m.

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