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 5.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ 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 10h 6m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 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 10h 6m 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 10h 6m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 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 Lasta, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Van?

Van is 2h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 10:35 AM in Lyon and 12:35 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 31+ hotels available in Van.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Van by plane, bus, car, train, taxi, 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
10h 6m
₺7,424–30,964
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Vanbus
2d 17h
₺5,854–8,867
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
₺7,917–12,495
Drive 3,887.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Vancar 3,887.6 km
42h 13m
₺30,522–44,087
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
18h 11m
₺8,133–25,726
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Siirt Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Siirt Airport (SXZ)plane LYS - SXZ
2. Take the taxi from Siirt Airport (SXZ) to Vantaxi
20h 11m
₺12,754–29,254
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
₺13,903–25,466
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
₺35,558–51,173

Lyon to Van by bus

1Weekly Buses

2d 14hAverage Duration

₺7,917Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,251.7 km
Duration: 10h 6m

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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