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

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Lyon is to fly which costs €75 - €260 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Romania to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at Lyon via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Romania and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Romania to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Basel SBB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 13m.

How far is it from Romania to Lyon?

The distance between Romania and Lyon is 1691 km. The road distance is 2020.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Romania to Lyon without a car is to bus and train via Brussels which takes 31h 55m and costs €290 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Romania to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Lyon bus from?

Romania to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Romania to Lyon train from?

Romania to Lyon train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Romania to Lyon?

The best way to get from Romania to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €300 - €490 and takes 35h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €200 - €320 and takes 39h 7m.

Where does the Romania to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Romania and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Romania. It is currently 12:26 AM in Romania and 11:26 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Romania to Lyon train arrive?

Romania to Lyon train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Romania to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Lyon is 2021 km. It takes approximately 21h 8m to drive from Romania to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3893+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Romania to Lyon by plane, bus, train, train (Trenitalia, TGV), 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.

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OTP - LYS
6h 21m
€77–257
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
31h 55m
€295–376
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
35h 13m
€308–483
Drive 2,020.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lyoncar 2,020.8 km
21h 8m
€384–554
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CLJ - LYS
7h 22m
€105–335
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OTP - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 11m
€121–321
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CLJ - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 57m
€122–337
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Astibus
2. Take the train from Asti to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
38h 39m
€172–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Lyonbus FlixBus 1921
39h 7m
€201–311

Romania to Lyon by train

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35h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,690.8 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Romania and Lyon, France?

Ulendo Airlink, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Universitate to Lyon Perrache via Gara de Nord, Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 35h 13m.

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