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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Lyon is to fly which costs €70 - €220 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Lyon via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h.

How far is it from Sofia to Lyon?

The distance between Sofia and Lyon is 1527 km. The road distance is 1821.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Lyon without a car is to bus and train via Venice which takes 25h 44m and costs €180 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Sofia to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Lyon bus from?

Sofia to Lyon bus services, operated by Trans Jug, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Lyon?

The best way to get from Sofia to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €95 - €190 and takes 30h.

Where does the Sofia to Lyon bus arrive?

Sofia to Lyon bus services, operated by Trans Jug, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 8:00 PM in Sofia and 7:00 PM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Sofia to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Lyon is 1821 km. It takes approximately 17h 31m to drive from Sofia to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Sofia to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Sofia 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
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SOF - LYS
5h 54m
€71–216
Bus, train via Venice
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
25h 44m
€180–241
Drive 1,821.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Lyoncar 1,821.3 km
17h 31m
€282–406
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Milano, Stazione Centralebus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
27h 47m
€115–130
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyonbus
30h
€100–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Nis to Lyon, Ibis Hotelbus
37h 42m
€265–279
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Lyoncar
19h 5m
€371–519

Sofia to Lyon by bus and train

1Weekly Services

27h 47mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,526.9 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Lyon, France?

Wizz Air, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Lyon via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 30h.

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