How to get from Ankara to Lyon
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 61h 40m by bus, train, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 2363 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 €136, on Wed, Aug 26.
2363 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €88Checked Sep 7 | 5h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €245Reading date not recorded | 61h 40m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€88Checked Sep 75h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€245Reading date not recorded61h 40m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara 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.
- 1Ankara → İstanbul Esenler Otogarıbus
FlixBus·6h 45m - 2İstanbul Esenler Otogarı → BucharestbusFlixBus·10h 10m
- 3Bucharest → Reims - Champagne ArdennebusFlixBus·36h 25m
- 4Reims - Champagne Ardenne → ParisbusFlixBus·1h 40m
- 5Paris → Lyontrain
SNCF·2h 03m
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
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Flight prices by day, Ankara to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€103Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusAnkara-İstanbul Esenler Otogarı, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Bucharest-Reims - Champagne Ardenne, Reims - Champagne Ardenne-ParisBook →SNCFParis-LyonBook →
AJetAnkara-Istanbul, Istanbul-LyonSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, AJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Ankara to İstanbul Esenler, about 6h 45m. Transfer in İstanbul Esenler and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bucharest (10h 10m). Transfer in Bucharest and continue by FlixBus bus on to Reims - Champagne Ardenne (36h 25m). Transfer in Reims - Champagne Ardenne and continue by FlixBus bus on to Paris (1h 40m). Transfer in Paris and continue by SNCF train on to Lyon (2h 3m). In total it's roughly €245 over 61h 40m, 4 transfers.
Ankara to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 61h 40m by bus, train, 4 transfers.
How far is Lyon from Ankara?
About 2363 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Lyon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €192 to €291. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Ankara to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF, AJet.
Can you get from Ankara to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus, train takes about 61h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara 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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