Istanbul to Lyon by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Lyon by train takes about 61h 10m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Local bus, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 20m.
Recommended route
$290
61h 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
- 1trainIstanbul → Bucharest
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busBucharest → PloieștiLocal bus
- 3busPloiești → Lyon
FlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $290 | 61h 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 train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Lyon take by train?
About 61h 10m, 2 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Lyon?
The best price in our latest check was $290. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Lyon?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Local bus, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 3h 20m. It is cheaper too, at $300.
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