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

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Lyon is to bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 39h 3m.

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 5h 9m 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 București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 3m.

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 Part Dieu via Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 22m.

How far is it from Romania to Lyon?

The distance between Romania and Lyon is 1462 km. The road distance is 2019.8 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 Aachen which takes 23h 24m and costs €100 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 București, Autogara Militari 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 5h 9m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €440 and takes 35h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 39h 3m.

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 6:42 PM in Romania and 5:42 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 2020 km. It takes approximately 21h 12m to drive from Romania to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

Romania to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Romania to Lyon by plane, bus, 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.

Fly from Cluj-Napoca
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CLJ - LYS
5h 9m
€78–255
Fly from Bucharest Otopeni
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)OTP - LYS
6h 15m
€66–186
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Paris NordTha
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part DieuTgv
23h 24m
€103–392
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu84
35h 22m
€299–434
Drive 2,019.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lyon2,019.8 km
21h 12m
€308–444
Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)TSR - LYS
7h 6m
€116–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Asti
2. Take the train from Asti to Torino Porta SusaRe
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part DieuFr
38h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lyon1921
39h 3m
€96–151

Romania to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

35h 22mAverage Duration

€299Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,461.9 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Romania and Lyon, France?

Lufthansa, LOT, and three other airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Universitate to Lyon Part Dieu via Gara de Nord, Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Mulhouse Ville in around 35h 22m.

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