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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lyon is to fly which costs €90 - €240 and takes 6h 26m.

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 26m and costs €90 - €240.

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 Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 12m.

How far is it from Athens to Lyon?

The distance between Athens and Lyon is 1834 km. The road distance is 2498.2 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 bus and ferry and train which takes 28h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 Saimiri Tours, 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 26m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs and takes 34h 12m.

Where does the Athens to Lyon bus arrive?

Athens to Lyon bus services, operated by Saimiri Tours, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 4:07 AM in Athens and 3:07 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 43m to drive from Athens to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1359+ hotels available in Lyon.

Athens to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Lyon by plane, bus, busferry, train, car ferry, 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 26m
€94–234
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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 21m
€93–296
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
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 9m
Bus, car ferry, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
3. Take the ferry from P.le Roma "D" to Ferrovia "D"ferry 4.2 / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
2d 1h
€274–470
Drive 2,498.2 km
1. Drive from Athens to Lyoncar 2,498.2 km
24h 43m
€449–649
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
4. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
30h 4m
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Lyon Part Dieubus
34h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
42h 17m

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

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Distance: 1,833.8 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

Volotea, Sky Express, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Lyon Part Dieu via Tirana and Tirana in around 34h 12m.

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