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 €85 - €220 and takes 5h 58m.

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 58m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station 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 1530 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 €200 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Lyon?

The best way to get from Sofia to Lyon is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 30h.

Where does the Sofia to Lyon bus arrive?

Sofia to Lyon bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Belgrade New Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 7:02 AM in Sofia and 6:02 AM 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Lyon?

Book your Sofia to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4102+ hotels available in Lyon.

Sofia to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Sofia 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
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SOF - LYS
5h 58m
€87–218
Bus, train via Venice
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station 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
€200–301
Drive 1,821.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Lyoncar 1,821.3 km
17h 31m
€280–405
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Milano, Stazione Centralebus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
27h 47m
€145–180
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Belgrade New Bus Stationbus Citylines 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyonbus
30h
€133–339
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Nis to Lyon, Ibis Hotelbus
37h 37m
€265–305

Sofia to Lyon by bus and train

1Weekly Services

27h 47mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,530.3 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

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

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