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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Van is to bus via Sofia which costs 6.000 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ 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 56m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 31.000 ₺.

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 7.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m 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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Lyon Gare Perrache station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Van?

The best way to get from Lyon to Van is to fly which takes 9h 56m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 31.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Lyon to Van bus arrive?

Lyon to Van bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Van?

Van is 2h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 1:13 PM in Lyon and 3:13 PM in Van.

Can I drive from Lyon to Van?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Van is 3888 km. It takes approximately 41h 59m to drive from Lyon to Van.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Van?

Book your Lyon to Van bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Van?

There are 30+ 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, car train, or 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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)LYS - VAN
9h 56m
₺7,907–30,947
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus station
2d 17h
₺6,117–9,643
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus station
2d 14h
₺7,973–12,593
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to Villach Hbf/Bbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
3. Drive from Edirne to Van
2d 14h
₺25,866–78,640
Drive 3,887.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Van3,887.6 km
41h 59m
₺29,833–43,092
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)GVA - VAN
11h 26m
₺8,612–29,449
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon VilleTer
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich HbTgv
3. Take the bus from Zürich to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Montenegro Hotel
5. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Van
2d 14h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to St. GallenIc1
3. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbul
4. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus station
2d 19h
₺11,312–23,759

Lyon to Van by bus

1Weekly Buses

2d 14hAverage Duration

₺7,973Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,251.7 km
Duration: 9h 56m

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) once 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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