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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 45h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €100 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Turkey and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Lyon. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Lyon via İstanbul Esenler and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Turkey and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 26m.

How far is it from Turkey to Lyon?

The distance between Turkey and Lyon is 2028 km. The road distance is 2370.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Turkey to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 56m and costs €220 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Turkey to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Lyon bus from?

Turkey to Lyon bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from İstanbul Esenler station.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Lyon train from?

Turkey to Lyon train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Turkey to Lyon?

The best way to get from Turkey to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via İstanbul Esenler, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 39h 4m.

Where does the Turkey to Lyon bus arrive?

Turkey to Lyon bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Turkey and Lyon?

Lyon is 2h behind Turkey. It is currently 11:00 PM in Turkey and 9:00 PM in Lyon.

Where does the Turkey to Lyon train arrive?

Turkey to Lyon train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Turkey to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Lyon is 2371 km. It takes approximately 22h 21m to drive from Turkey to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Turkey to Lyon - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Turkey to Lyon by plane, bus, train, night 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 Istanbul to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane IST - LYS
7h 3m
€106–216
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Lyon Gare Perrachebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3412 / ...
45h 42m
€83–131
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
34h 56m
€229–371
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
44h 26m
€318–541
Drive 2,370.9 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lyoncar 2,370.9 km
22h 21m
€361–521
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SAW - LYS
7h 18m
€90–255
Fly Istanbul to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane IST - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 48m
€149–449
Fly Antalya Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AYT - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 58m
€105–318
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SAW - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 9m
€84–405
Bus via İstanbul Esenler
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyonbus
39h 4m
€123–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade New Bus Stationbus Citylines 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
40h
€157–174
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Lyoncar
23h 55m
€456–633

Turkey to Lyon by bus

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Distance: 2,027.8 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Turkey and Lyon, France?

Turkish Airlines and Transavia France fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Lyon via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İstanbul Esenler, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 39h 4m.

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