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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Van is to bus via Maltepe which costs 9.600 ₺ - 10.100 ₺ and takes 2 days 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Van is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 37.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Van?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Van station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Van bus station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Lyon to Van?

The distance between Lyon and Van is 3252 km. The road distance is 3887.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Van without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs 9.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Lyon to Van, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Van bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Lyon to Van?

The best way to get from Lyon to Van is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 37.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 9.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Lyon to Van bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Van?

Van is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 7:20 PM in Lyon and 8:20 PM in Van.

Can I drive from Lyon to Van?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Van is 3888 km. It takes approximately 42h 13m to drive from Lyon to Van.

Where can I stay near Van?

There are 32+ hotels available in Van.

Lyon to Van - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Van by plane, bus, car, train, 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 Van Ferit Melen Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane LYS - VAN
9h 21m
₺8,919–36,959
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Agri, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Agri (AJI)plane LYS - AJI
2. Take the bus from Ağrı to Vanbus
21h 12m
₺7,519–21,669
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus stationbus
2d 14h
₺9,299–17,553
Drive 3,887.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Vancar 3,887.6 km
42h 13m
₺30,960–44,720
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Van Ferit Melen Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane GVA - VAN
12h 31m
₺7,983–25,569
Bus via Maltepe
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Montenegro Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Vanbus
2d 17h
₺9,674–10,054
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to St. Gallentrain Ic1
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
4. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus stationbus
2d 19h
₺13,713–34,359
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 Vancar
44h 6m
₺35,639–52,290

Lyon to Van by bus

1Weekly Buses

2d 14hAverage Duration

₺9,299Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,251.7 km
Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Van, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines and Transavia France fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Van bus station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, İstanbul Esenler, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 2d 14h.

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