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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Varna is to bus via Sofia which costs $100 - $150 and takes 35h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Varna is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $160 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Varna?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Varna station. However, there are services departing from Lyon Gare Perrache and arriving at Varna Central Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Varna?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Varna. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Varna via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Wien Meidling, Bucuresti Nord and Ruse Razpredelitelna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 52m.

How far is it from Lyon to Varna?

The distance between Lyon and Varna is 1850 km. The road distance is 2256.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Varna without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 11m and costs $290 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Lyon to Varna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Varna bus from?

Lyon to Varna bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Lyon Gare Perrache station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Varna train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Varna?

The best way to get from Lyon to Varna is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $160 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $950 and takes 41h 52m, you could also bus via Sofia, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 35h 26m.

Where does the Lyon to Varna bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Varna?

Varna is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 6:54 AM in Lyon and 7:54 AM in Varna.

Where does the Lyon to Varna train arrive?

Lyon to Varna train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Varna?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Varna is 2256 km. It takes approximately 22h 11m to drive from Lyon to Varna.

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

Book your Lyon to Varna bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 1855+ hotels available in Varna.

Lyon to Varna - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Varna by plane, train, bus, train (TGV), car, or shuttle

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 Varna Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Varna Airport (VAR)LYS - VAR
8h 8m
$162–452
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus StationGlobal Biomet
35h 26m
$100–143
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon VilleTer
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich HbTgv
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Flughafen WienRjx
4. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy901 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Varna
33h 11m
$292–641
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse Razpredelitelna
5. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varna
41h 52m
$401–949
Drive 2,256.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Varna2,256.4 km
22h 11m
$405–584
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Varna Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Varna Airport (VAR)GVA - VAR
9h 18m
$238–551
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LYS - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Varna
9h 45m
$322–557
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Varna8651
37h 50m
$100–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to București, Autogara Militari1921
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to VarnaN984 / ...
43h 20m
$114–326

Lyon to Varna by train and bus

2Weekly Services

33h 11mAverage Duration

$292Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,849.9 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Varna, Bulgaria?

Lufthansa, Airbus France, and four other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Varna Airport (VAR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Varna via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Wien Meidling, Bucuresti Nord, and Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 41h 52m.

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