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

The cheapest way to get from Poltava to Lyon is to bus via Nancy which costs €130 - €220 and takes 2 days 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Poltava to Lyon is to drive which takes 29h 10m and costs €410 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Poltava and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Poltava to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Poltava and arriving at Lyon via Kropyvnytskyi and Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Poltava and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Poltava to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Poltava-Kyivska and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Chelm, Warszawa Wschodnia, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 1m.

How far is it from Poltava to Lyon?

The distance between Poltava and Lyon is 3505 km. The road distance is 2715.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Poltava to Lyon without a car is to train and bus via Aachen which takes 32h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 32h 22m to get from Poltava to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poltava to Lyon bus from?

Poltava to Lyon bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Poltava station.

Where do I catch the Poltava to Lyon train from?

Poltava to Lyon train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), depart from Poltava-Kyivska station.

Train or bus from Poltava to Lyon?

The best way to get from Poltava to Lyon is to train which takes 37h 1m and costs €230 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 44m.

Where does the Poltava to Lyon bus arrive?

Poltava to Lyon bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Kropyvnytskyi station.

What is the time difference between Poltava and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Poltava. It is currently 12:37 AM in Poltava and 11:37 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Poltava to Lyon train arrive?

Poltava to Lyon train services, operated by Ukrainian Railways (UZ), arrive at Chelm station.

Can I drive from Poltava to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Poltava to Lyon is 2715 km. It takes approximately 29h 10m to drive from Poltava to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3733+ hotels available in Lyon.

Poltava to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Poltava to Lyon by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Aachen
best
1. Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Kyiv-Pas.train
2. Take the bus from Kyiv 32 Petlyury St. to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus
3. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
32h 22m
Bus via Nancy
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poltava Bus station to Nancy TotalEnergiesbus 371
2. Take the bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2d 5h
€131–211
Train
1. Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Chelmtrain
2. Take the train from Chelm to Warszawa Wschodniatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
5. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
37h 1m
€235–368
Drive 2,715.2 km
1. Drive from Poltava to Lyoncar 2,715.2 km
29h 10m
€412–594
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poltava to Kropyvnytskyibus
2. Take the bus from Kropyvnytskyi to Essen Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus
34h 44m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poltava-Kyivska to Chelmtrain 93
2. Take the bus from Chelm, Armii Krajowej Street/KFC 05 and 06 to Lyonbus N1316
2d
€198–284

Poltava to Lyon by train

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37h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,505.3 km
Duration: 32h 22m

What companies run services between Poltava, Ukraine and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Poltava-Kyivska to Lyon Part Dieu via Chelm, Warszawa Wschodnia, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 37h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poltava to Lyon via Kropyvnytskyi, Essen Hbf, and Essen central train station in around 34h 44m.

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