How to get from Malatya to Lyon
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
57h 30m
5 transfers
Bus + Flight
€254
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Malatya to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 57h 30m by bus, flight, 5 transfers. The two cities are about 2856 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €209, on Sat, Sep 12.
This fare comes from a search on August 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2856 km
Malatya to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Malatya Erhaç Airport → AkçadağbusLocal bus·45m
- 2Akçadağ → IstanbulbusMalatya Zafer Turizm·15h 12m
- 3Istanbul → Istanbul AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·50m
- 4Istanbul Airport → Paris Orlyflight
Transavia France·3h 45m - 5Paris → Barcelonaflight
Vueling·1h 45m - 6Barcelona → LyonflightVueling·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Malatya to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€149October 2026
€120Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Transavia FranceIstanbul Airport-Paris OrlySee live options and dates →VuelingParis-Barcelona, Barcelona-LyonSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Local bus, Malatya Zafer Turizm, Airport shuttle bus, Transavia France, Vueling; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Malatya to Lyon works
Start with a Local bus bus from Malatya to Akçadağ, about 45 min. Transfer in Akçadağ and continue by Malatya Zafer Turizm bus on to Istanbul (15h 12m). Transfer in Istanbul and continue by Transavia France flight on to Paris (3h 45m). Transfer in Paris and continue by Vueling flight on to Lyon, connecting in Barcelona (10h 50m). In total it's roughly €254 over 57h 30m, 5 transfers.
Malatya to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Malatya to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 57h 30m by bus, flight, 5 transfers.
How far is Lyon from Malatya?
About 2856 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Malatya to Lyon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €222 to €387. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Malatya to Lyon?
The most useful route we found connects: 5 transfers, 57h 30m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Malatya to Lyon?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 57h 30m. About 26h 08m of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Malatya and Lyon?
Malatya is MLX and Lyon is LYS, so this route is usually written MLX to LYS.
Which operators run Malatya to Lyon?
On this route you travel with Local bus, Malatya Zafer Turizm, Airport shuttle bus, Transavia France, Vueling.
What is the cheapest way to get from Malatya 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 an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Local bus, Malatya Zafer Turizm, Airport shuttle bus, Transavia France, Vueling
Route calculated: 19 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 6 Aug 2026