How to join Istanbul from Lyon by train?

Lyon,
France
Geneva,
Switzerland

Regional train

(≈ 1h57)

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Geneva,
Switzerland
Milan,
Italy

High speed train

(≈ 4h23)

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Milan (Station Rogoredo),
Italy
Vienna,
Austria

Night train

(≈ 11h30)

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Vienna,
Austria
Bucharest,
Romania

Night train

(≈ 18h20)

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Bucharest,
Romania
Istanbul,
Turkey

Night train

(≈ 18h30)

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🌎 Countries crossed

France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Romania, Turkey

🕔 Transport time

54h40

🌱 Carbon footprint

≈ 4 times

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How to join Istanbul from Lyon by train?

Lyon,
France
Geneva,
Switzerland

Regional train

(≈ 1h57)

Book my ticket

🙏 For some links, we get a commission each time you book a ticket. This allows us to sustain HOURRAIL!

Geneva,
Switzerland
Milan,
Italy

High speed train

(≈ 4h23)

Book my ticket

🙏 For some links, we get a commission each time you book a ticket. This allows us to sustain HOURRAIL!

Milan (Station Rogoredo),
Italy
Vienna,
Austria

Night train

(≈ 11h30)

Book my ticket

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Vienna,
Austria
Bucharest,
Romania

Night train

(≈ 18h20)

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Bucharest,
Romania
Istanbul,
Turkey

Night train

(≈ 18h30)

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The itinerary includes 54h40 of transport and 5 steps, with a minimum budget of 105 euros.

Lyon - Geneva

The step from Lyon to Geneva lasts 1h57. You'll travel in a regional 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 4h23. You'll travel in a high speed train.

Milan (Station Rogoredo) - Vienna

The step from Milan (Station Rogoredo) to Vienna lasts 11h30. You'll travel in a night train.

Vienna - Bucharest

The step from Vienna to Bucharest lasts 18h20. You'll travel in a night train.

You can find tickets from 65 euros.

Bucharest - Istanbul

For reservations, we recommend going to the station to get a train sleeper

The step from Bucharest to Istanbul lasts 18h30. You'll travel in a night train.

You can find tickets from 40 euros.

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How to join Istanbul from Lyon by train?

Lyon, FranceGeneva, Switzerland

Want to have a break in Geneva?

Geneva, SwitzerlandMilan, Italy

Want to have a break in Milan?

Milan (Station Rogoredo), ItalyVienna, Austria

Want to have a break in Vienna?

Vienna, AustriaBucharest, Romania

Want to have a break in Bucharest?

Bucharest, RomaniaIstanbul, Turkey

Want to have a break in Istanbul?

🌎 Countries crossed

🕔 Transport time

🌱 Carbon footprint

More information

💼 Journey type

How to join Istanbul from Lyon by train?

Lyon, FranceGeneva, Switzerland

Want to have a break in Geneva?

Geneva, SwitzerlandMilan, Italy

Want to have a break in Milan?

Milan (Station Rogoredo), ItalyVienna, Austria

Want to have a break in Vienna?

Vienna, AustriaBucharest, Romania

Want to have a break in Bucharest?

Bucharest, RomaniaIstanbul, Turkey

Want to have a break in Istanbul?

Map

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Detailed itinerary

Lyon - Geneva

Geneva - Milan

Milan (Station Rogoredo) - Vienna

Vienna - Bucharest

Bucharest - Istanbul

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Lyon,
France
Geneva,
Switzerland

Geneva,
Switzerland
Milan,
Italy

Milan (Station Rogoredo),
Italy
Vienna,
Austria

Vienna,
Austria
Bucharest,
Romania

Bucharest,
Romania
Istanbul,
Turkey

Lyon,
France
Geneva,
Switzerland

Geneva,
Switzerland
Milan,
Italy

Milan (Station Rogoredo),
Italy
Vienna,
Austria

Vienna,
Austria
Bucharest,
Romania

Bucharest,
Romania
Istanbul,
Turkey