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

The cheapest way to get from Gare de Lyon to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €230 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gare de Lyon to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Gare de Lyon and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Gare de Lyon to Athens station. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at Athens Larissis Station via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 37m.

How far is it from Gare de Lyon to Athens?

The distance between Gare de Lyon and Athens is 2174 km. The road distance is 2809.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gare de Lyon to Athens without a car is to train and Bus which takes 32h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Gare de Lyon to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gare de Lyon to Athens bus from?

Gare de Lyon to Athens bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.

Bus or fly from Gare de Lyon to Athens?

The best way to get from Gare de Lyon to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 37m.

Where does the Gare de Lyon to Athens bus arrive?

Gare de Lyon to Athens bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Gare de Lyon and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Gare de Lyon. It is currently 5:55 AM in Gare de Lyon and 6:55 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Gare de Lyon to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Gare de Lyon to Athens is 2809 km. It takes approximately 27h 15m to drive from Gare de Lyon to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12334+ hotels available in Athens.

Gare de Lyon to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Gare de Lyon to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, night train, or car train

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

Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)CDG - ATH
6h 47m
€86–225
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta SusaTgv
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to BrindisiFr
3. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fier
4. Take the bus from Fier to Athens
32h 23m
Train, bus via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
33h 59m
Drive 2,809.2 km
1. Drive from Gare de Lyon to Athens2,809.2 km
27h 15m
€502–724
Fly from Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)ORY - ATH
6h 38m
€86–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Station
36h 37m
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Paris Est to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Bratislava901 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bratislava to Athens
45h 59m
€216–420
Bus via Elbasan
1. Take the bus from Paris Nord to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Elbasan
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Athens
2d 1h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gare de Lyon to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athens
27h 21m
€475–1,549

Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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Distance: 2,173.9 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Athens Larissis Station via Tirana and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 36h 37m.

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