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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Bucharest
Cheapest price
£500
Average price
£500
Fastest journey
1 d 19 h 38 m
Average duration
1 d 19 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1670 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Bucharest will cost around £500 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £500.
To travel from Lyon to Bucharest you need to make at least 5 changes.
18:0043h38Lyon13:38Bucharest£5001One-way5 changes
- 18:0043h38Lyon13:38Bucharest£5001One-way5 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a train costs an average of £481.
Distance: 1670 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£496 Average Price | £107 Average Price Cheapest | £185 Average Price |
44h 8m Average total duration 43h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37h 2m Average total duration 36h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Bucharest
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Romania
Trains from Lyon to Bucharest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 43h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £481 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 17:00. The fastest train covers the 1670 km distance in 43h 38m.
Distance 1670 km |
Average train duration 43h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £481 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 43h 38m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 17:00 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Lyon to Bucharest trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Lyon and Bucharest from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
FAQs: Lyon to Bucharest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Bucharest by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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