🌎 Countries crossed

France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Romania

🕔 Transport time

≈ 1day 12hrs 10min

🌱 Carbon footprint

≈ 5 times
less than with a
plane

💼 Journey type

Culture, Party

How to join Bucharest from Lyon by train?

Lyon,
France
Geneva,
Switzerland

Regional train

Regional train

(≈ 1h57)

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Geneva,
Switzerland
Milan,
Italy

High speed train

High speed train

(≈ 4h23)

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Milan (Station Rogoredo),
Italy
Vienna,
Austria

Night train

Night train

(≈ 11h30)

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Vienna,
Austria
Bucharest,
Romania

Night train

Night train

(≈ 18h20)

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Detailed itinerary

The itinerary lasts 1day 12hrs 10min, and has 4 steps, and it will cost 65 euros minimum.
Regional train

Lyon - Geneva

The step from Lyon to Geneva lasts 1hrs 57min. You'll travel in a regional train.
High speed train

Geneva - Milan

Up to 3 direct trains a day, with typical departures at 05:27, 13:27 and 18:27 from Geneva Cornavin.

The route passes through spectacular Alpine scenery, including the shores of Lake Geneva, the vineyards of Lavaux, the Simplon Pass and the Italian valleys: an excellent opportunity to enjoy the panorama while traveling in comfort!

The step from Geneva to Milan lasts 4hrs 23min. You'll travel in a high speed train.
Night train

Milan (Station Rogoredo) - Vienna

The step from Milan (Station Rogoredo) to Vienna lasts 11hrs 30min. You'll travel in a night train.
Night train

Vienna - Bucharest

The step from Vienna to Bucharest lasts 18hrs 20min. You'll travel in a night train.
You can find tickets from 65 euros.

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