How to get from Istanbul to Lyon
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 15m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1964 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Istanbul to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | €99 | 12h 15m | 1 transfer | flight, bus |
| Cheapest found | €94 | 13h 40m | 1 transfer | flight, bus |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1flightIstanbul → Paris
Transavia France - 2busParis → Lyon
FlixBus
How the trip from Istanbul to Lyon works
Start with a Transavia France flight from Istanbul to Paris, about 3h 45m. Transfer in Paris and continue by FlixBus bus on to Lyon (5h 30m). In total it's roughly EUR 99 over 12h 15m, 1 transfer.
Who runs Istanbul to Lyon
The Istanbul to Lyon route is operated by Transavia France, FlixBus. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 12h 15m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Lyon from Istanbul?
About 1964 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Lyon cost?
The best price in our latest search was €99. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Lyon?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 12h 15m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Lyon?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 12h 15m.
Which operators run Istanbul to Lyon?
This route is run by Transavia France, FlixBus. You book directly with them.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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