How to travel from İstanbul to Lyon, France
The distance between İstanbul and Lyon is around 2,015km (1,252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from İstanbul to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → İstanbul if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon (LYS).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical cost€310($310)
Turkish Airlines
+ 8 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Lindau and then to Lyon Perrache.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€81($81)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lindau then take the train to Zuerich Hb then Mulhouse and then to Lyon Part Dieu.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).
The distance between İstanbul and Lyon is around 2,015km (1,252 miles).
It takes around 4h 15m to get from İstanbul and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Lyon is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between İstanbul and Lyon. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from İstanbul and Lyon. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from İstanbul to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Otogar and Lindau. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.
Alpar Turizm, FlixBus, Ozlem Tours and Lasta run regular bus services between İstanbul and Lyon. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from İstanbul and Lyon. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between İstanbul and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 25m.
Turkish Airlines, Transavia France, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways, Tunisair, Air France, Air Algérie and Pegasus Airlines fly between İstanbul and Lyon. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 3h 25m.
The flight from İstanbul to Lyon typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from İstanbul and Lyon. The distance is around 2,395km (1,488 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €310 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 15m | €310($310) | every 20 mins | 2,015km (1,252 miles) |
| Fly to Lyon (LYS) | 4h 25m | €255($255) | every 20 mins | 2,063km (1,282 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 45m | €365($365) | every 3 hours | 2,091km (1,299 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | €81($81) | 3 times a week | 2,697km (1,676 miles) |
| Bus via Beograd | 1 day 15h | €120($120) | once a week | 2,511km (1,560 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 7h | €250($250) | 3 times a week | 2,773km (1,723 miles) |
| Bus to Graz, train | 1 day 8h | €270($270) | 3 times a week | 2,748km (1,707 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 19h | €85($85) | 6 times a week | 2,461km (1,529 miles) |
Drive | 22h 45m | €430($430) | on demand | 2,395km (1,488 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between İstanbul and Lyon
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Transavia France
Air Serbia
Bus companies
Alpar Turizm
Ozlem Tours
Lasta
Union Ivkoni
Train operators
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
OptimaExpress
Airports near Lyon
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon