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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sofia to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €91. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €91, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 936 miles (1507 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€160 Average price Cheapest | €371 Average price |
33h 27m Average total duration 32h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.5 - 9.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Sofia to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Sofia to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Sofia to Lyon
Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sofia to Lyon.
There are 3 travel options between Sofia and Lyon. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Lyon from Sofia is by taking a flight, which costs on average $26 (€23).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Sofia to Lyon:
Taking a flight costs $72 (€64) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $98 (€88).
A flight is $434 (€392) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sofia to Lyon costing on average $460 (€415).
The quickest way to travel from Sofia to Lyon is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 35 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 29 h 30 min of travel time.
Getting to Lyon by train takes 87 h 59 min on average.
The Sofia to Lyon distance is around 934 miles (1507 km).
The average frequency per day from Sofia to Lyon is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Sofia to Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Sofia to Lyon:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Lyon, Gare Perrache.
- Most travelers who book a plane ticket from Sofia to Lyon depart from Sofia Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Sofia to Lyon:
- Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus or Niš ekspres can get you to Lyon by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Sofia to Lyon for $98 (€88) on Omio.
- Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2) can get you to Lyon by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Wizz Air from Sofia to Lyon for $26 (€23) on Omio.
- Travel with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) for trains to Lyon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) Sofia to Lyon tickets on Omio for $460 (€415).
Yes, there are direct services available from Sofia to Lyon with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Sofia and Lyon.
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