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

The cheapest way to get from Pleven to Lyon is to train and fly which costs €70 - €240 and takes 13h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pleven to Lyon is to shuttle and fly which takes 9h 11m and costs €240 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Pleven and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Pleven station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Pleven Bus Station and arriving at Lyon via Sofia Central Bus Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Pleven and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Pleven to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Pleven and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 56m.

How far is it from Pleven to Lyon?

The distance between Pleven and Lyon is 1881 km. The road distance is 1908.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Pleven to Lyon without a car is to train and bus via Venice which takes 29h 31m and costs €200 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Pleven to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pleven to Lyon bus from?

Pleven to Lyon bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Pleven Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Pleven to Lyon train from?

Pleven to Lyon train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Pleven station.

Where does the Pleven to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Pleven and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Pleven. It is currently 10:49 PM in Pleven and 9:49 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Pleven to Lyon train arrive?

Pleven to Lyon train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Pleven to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleven to Lyon is 1908 km. It takes approximately 20h 34m to drive from Pleven to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1370+ hotels available in Lyon.

Pleven to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Pleven to Lyon by shuttle, 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.

Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Pleven to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OTP - LYS
9h 11m
€247–465
Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pleven to Sofiatrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane SOF - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain
13h 46m
€74–239
Train, bus via Venice
1. Take the train from Pleven to Sofiatrain 461
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
29h 31m
€200–323
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Pleven to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Bologna Centralenighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
6. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
40h 56m
€216–385
Drive 1,908.4 km
1. Drive from Pleven to Lyoncar 1,908.4 km
20h 34m
€292–422
Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Pleven to Sofiatrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SOF - LYS
9h 16m
€87–225
Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pleven to Sofiatrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SOF - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
13h 36m
€111–296
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pleven to Sofiatrain 461
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Milano, Stazione Centralebus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
31h 34m
€150–193
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Pleven Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyonbus
34h 5m
€147–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pleven Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Nis to Lyon, Ibis Hotelbus
41h 42m
€271–386

Pleven to Lyon by train and bus

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31h 34mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,881.1 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Pleven Bus Station to Lyon via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 34h 5m.

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