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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Lyon is to bus and fly which costs €90 - €240 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 7h 26m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at Lyon via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Stara Zagora, Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 45m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Lyon?

The distance between Plovdiv and Lyon is 1655 km. The road distance is 1967.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 24m and costs €200 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Plovdiv to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Lyon bus from?

Plovdiv to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Lyon train from?

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

Where does the Plovdiv to Lyon bus arrive?

Plovdiv to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Plovdiv. It is currently 1:38 AM in Plovdiv and 12:38 AM in Lyon.

Where does the Plovdiv to Lyon train arrive?

Plovdiv to Lyon train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Lyon is 1967 km. It takes approximately 18h 44m to drive from Plovdiv to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4102+ hotels available in Lyon.

Plovdiv to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Plovdiv to Lyon by bus, plane, train, night train, 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.

Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SOF - LYS
7h 26m
€91–234
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus
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
28h 24m
€205–322
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Stara Zagoratrain Re / ...
2. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain
4. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
6. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
40h 45m
€311–566
Drive 1,967.4 km
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Lyoncar 1,967.4 km
18h 44m
€304–438
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Plovdiv to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OTP - LYS
11h 11m
€320–591
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SOF - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
11h 46m
€115–296
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
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 31m
€150–187
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Belgrade New Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyonbus
32h 40m
€142–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Nis to Lyon, Ibis Hotelbus
40h 57m
€273–356

Plovdiv to Lyon by train and bus

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31h 31mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,654.9 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Lyon via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Belgrade New Bus Station, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 32h 40m.

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