How to get from Samsun to Lyon
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We compared the ways to travel from Samsun to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 35m by flight, bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 2570 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2570 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €135Older observation | 12h 35m3 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €231Reading date not recorded | 65h 25m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€135Older observation12h 35m · 3 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€231Reading date not recorded65h 25m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Samsun 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.
- 1Samsun → Istanbulflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 35m - 2Istanbul → GenevaflightPegasus Airlines·2h 15m
- 3Geneva Airport → AnnecybusAirport shuttle bus·1h 05m
- 4Annecy → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Samsun to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€121Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesSamsun-Istanbul, Istanbul-GenevaSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busGeneva Airport-AnnecyBook →FlixBusAnnecy-Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Samsun-İstanbul Esenler Otogarı, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Bucharest-Munich, Munich-LyonBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Samsun to Lyon works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Samsun to Geneva, connecting in Istanbul, about 8h 10m. Transfer in Geneva and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Annecy (1h 5m). Transfer in Annecy and continue by FlixBus bus on to Lyon (1h 20m). In total it's roughly €135 over 12h 35m, 3 transfers.
Samsun to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Samsun to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 12h 35m by flight, bus, 3 transfers.
How far is Lyon from Samsun?
About 2570 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Samsun to Lyon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €152 to €158. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Samsun to Lyon?
The most useful route we found connects: 3 transfers, 12h 35m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Samsun to Lyon?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 12h 35m. About 2h of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Samsun and Lyon?
Samsun is SZF and Lyon is LYS, so this route is usually written SZF to LYS.
Which operators run Samsun to Lyon?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Samsun 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: Pegasus Airlines, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 8 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 8 Sep 2026