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 €95 - €250 and takes 7h 18m.

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 2m and costs €140 - €330.

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 Part Dieu via Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, Sargans, Basel Sbb and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 9m.

How far is it from Romania to Lyon?

The distance between Romania and Lyon is 1291 km. The road distance is 2020.6 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 9m and costs €220 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 56m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €600 and takes 36h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €290 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 2:38 AM in Romania and 1:38 AM 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 26m to drive from Romania to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4109+ 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 (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 from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TSR - LYS
6h 56m
€112–257
Fly from Cluj-Napoca
cheapest
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CLJ - LYS
7h 18m
€96–244
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
23h 9m
€224–431
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Sargans to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
36h 9m
€271–597
Drive 2,020.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lyoncar 2,020.6 km
21h 26m
€311–449
Fly from Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OTP - LYS
6h 2m
€144–321
Fly from Iași International Airport
1. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane IAS - LYS
10h 47m
€117–717
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 44m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Lyonbus FlixBus 1921
39h 7m
€161–281

Romania to Lyon by train

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36h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,290.9 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Romania and Lyon, France?

Lufthansa City, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Universitate to Lyon Part Dieu via Gara de Nord, Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, Sargans, Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, and Dijon Ville in around 36h 9m.

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