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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €150 - €210 and takes 36h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varna to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs €160 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Varna to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Lyon via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 30m.

How far is it from Varna to Lyon?

The distance between Varna and Lyon is 1851 km. The road distance is 2255 km.

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

The best way to get from Varna to Lyon without a car is to train and bus via Trieste which takes 34h 1m and costs €200 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Varna to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varna to Lyon bus from?

Varna to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Varna station.

Bus or fly from Varna to Lyon?

The best way to get from Varna to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs €160 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €320 and takes 42h 30m.

Where does the Varna to Lyon bus arrive?

Varna to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Varna and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Varna. It is currently 7:38 PM in Varna and 6:38 PM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Varna to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Lyon is 2255 km. It takes approximately 22h 27m to drive from Varna to Lyon.

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

Book your Varna to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3952+ hotels available in Lyon.

Varna to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Varna to Lyon by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Varna Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VAR - LYS
7h 58m
€169–394
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Severtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Milano, Stazione Centralebus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
36h 35m
€159–209
Train, bus via Trieste
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Severtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
3. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
34h 1m
€202–317
Drive 2,255 km
1. Drive from Varna to Lyoncar 2,255 km
22h 27m
€347–501
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OTP - LYS
9h 41m
€287–515
Shuttle to Burgas Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Sunny Beachshuttle
2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOJ - LYS
10h 14m
€218–419
Fly Varna Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VAR - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 33m
€203–470
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varna to București, Autogara Militaribus 984 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Lyonbus FlixBus 1921
42h 30m
€179–312
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Nis to Lyon, Ibis Hotelbus
46h 27m
€294–391

Varna to Lyon by train, tram, and bus

2Weekly Services

34h 1mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,850.9 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

Airbus France, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varna to Lyon via Bucharest in around 42h 30m.

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