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 €75 - €140 and takes 38h 38m.

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 €80 - €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 38h 38m.

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 2019.1 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 21m and costs €100 - €350.

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 €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €440 and takes 35h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 38h 38m.

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 1:15 PM in Romania and 12:15 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 2019 km. It takes approximately 21h 26m to drive from Romania to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 757+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Romania to Lyon by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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)plane CLJ - LYS
5h 9m
€83–255
Fly from Bucharest Otopeni
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OTP - LYS
6h 15m
€61–196
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
23h 21m
€103–342
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 Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
35h 22m
€294–434
Drive 2,019.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lyoncar 2,019.1 km
21h 26m
€311–449
Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TSR - LYS
7h 6m
€116–216
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 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lyonbus 1921
38h 38m
€76–131
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Lyoncar
23h
€402–555

Romania to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

35h 22mAverage Duration

€294Cheapest 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) twice daily. 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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