How to get from İzmir to Lyon
A real 4-leg route: bus, flight, train. Door to door 17h 38m, from €224.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 17h 38m by bus, flight, train, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 2003 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 €131, on Sun, Aug 23.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
İzmir 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.
- 1İzmir → Istanbulbus
Kamil Koç·6h 41m - 2Istanbul → Istanbul AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·55m
- 3Istanbul Airport → Geneva Airportflight
Turkish Airlines·3h 15m - 4Geneva Airport → Lyontrain
SNCF·1h 58m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from İzmir to Lyon: flight, bus
How the trip from İzmir to Lyon works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from İzmir to Istanbul, about 6h 41m. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by Turkish Airlines flight on to Geneva (3h 15m). Transfer in Geneva and continue by SNCF train on to Lyon (1h 58m). In total it's roughly €224 over 17h 38m, 3 transfers.
Along the way to Lyon
Departureİzmir
Change hereIstanbulChange hereIstanbul AirportWho runs İzmir to Lyon
Kamil Koçİzmir-IstanbulBook →Airport shuttle busIstanbul-Istanbul AirportBook →Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Geneva AirportSee live options and dates →SNCFGeneva Airport-LyonBook →
ArdaTurBook →On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, Airport shuttle bus, Turkish Airlines, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
İzmir to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Lyon?+−
The most useful route takes about 17h 38m by bus, flight, train, 3 transfers.
How far is Lyon from İzmir?+−
About 2003 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Lyon cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €224. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from İzmir to Lyon?+−
The most useful route we found connects: 3 transfers, 17h 38m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from İzmir to Lyon?+−
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 17h 38m. About 4h 49m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run İzmir to Lyon?+−
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç, Airport shuttle bus, Turkish Airlines, SNCF.
Can you get from İzmir to Lyon without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus, train takes about 60h 12m.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir 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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