What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lyon is to fly and train which costs €70 - €270 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Elbasan and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 53m.

How far is it from Athens to Lyon?

The distance between Athens and Lyon is 1835 km. The road distance is 2498.1 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Lyon?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Athens to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Lyon bus from?

Athens to Lyon bus services, operated by Top Lines, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Lyon?

The best way to get from Athens to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 53m.

Where does the Athens to Lyon bus arrive?

Athens to Lyon bus services, operated by Top Lines, arrive at Elbasan station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 12:22 PM in Athens and 11:22 AM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Athens to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Lyon is 2498 km. It takes approximately 24h 36m to drive from Athens to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

Athens to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Lyon by plane, bus, train, busferry, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ATH - LYS
6h 28m
€79–224
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ATH - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 8m
€72–268
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobus
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
28h 16m
Bus and ferry, ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Samibusferry
2. Take the ferry from Sami to Port of Bariferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
40h 10m
€258–482
Drive 2,498.1 km
1. Drive from Athens to Lyoncar 2,498.1 km
24h 36m
€450–650
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Elbasanbus
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Lyon Part Dieubus
32h 53m
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Elbasanbus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
43h 37m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

7Weekly Planes

3h 2mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,834.7 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Lyon, France?

easyJet, Volotea, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Lyon Part Dieu via Elbasan and Tirana in around 32h 53m.

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