Istanbul to Lyon by bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Lyon by bus takes about 51h 10m, run by FlixBus, Local bus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 20m.
Recommended route
$229
51h 10m·2 transfers
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busİstanbul Esenler → Bucharest
FlixBus - 2busBucharest → PloieștiLocal bus
- 3busPloiești → LyonFlixBus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | $229 | 51h 10m | 2 transfers |
| Recommended | $253 | 3h 20m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Lyon by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Lyon take by bus?
About 51h 10m, 2 transfers.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Lyon?
The best price in our latest check was $229. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Lyon?
FlixBus, Local bus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 3h 20m. It is cheaper too, at $300.
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