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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Lyon is to fly which costs €95 - €180 and takes 7h 18m.

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 6h 22m and costs €120 - €260.

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 Istanbul Hotel Montenegro and arriving at Lyon via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h.

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 2030 km. The road distance is 2372.1 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 €230 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 Citylines, depart from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro 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 6h 22m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Esenler Otogar, which costs €141 and takes 38h 43m.

Where does the Turkey to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Turkey and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 9:42 AM in Turkey and 8:42 AM 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 2372 km. It takes approximately 22h 22m to drive from Turkey to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3994+ 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, 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 İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ADB - LYS
6h 22m
€127–257
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
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 19m
€92–1,039
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
€231–481
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
€311–575
Drive 2,372.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lyoncar 2,372.1 km
22h 22m
€367–529
Fly Istanbul to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane IST - LYS
7h 3m
€128–318
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
€98–178
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 58m
€137–319
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
10h 8m
€111–331
Bus via Esenler Otogar
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
38h 43m
€141
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 Lyonbus
40h
€164–331
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sudtrain
3. Take the bus from Ploiești to Lyonbus
2d
€171–315

İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,029.9 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Turkey and Lyon, France?

Transavia France, SunExpress, and two other airlines fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Esenler Otogar, İstanbul Esenler, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 38h 43m.

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