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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Athens. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Athens via Terminal D and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 43m.

How far is it from Lyon to Athens?

The distance between Lyon and Athens is 1835 km. The road distance is 2493.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Athens without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 31h 18m and costs €280 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Lyon to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Athens bus from?

Lyon to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Athens?

The best way to get from Lyon to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs and takes 34h 43m.

Where does the Lyon to Athens bus arrive?

Lyon to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 4:21 PM in Lyon and 5:21 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Lyon to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Athens is 2494 km. It takes approximately 24h 54m to drive from Lyon to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6174+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Athens by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LYS - ATH
6h 20m
€89–244
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane GVA - ATH
8h 13m
€88–262
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bari Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
31h 18m
€282–537
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Kumanovobus
4. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
32h 15m
€245–327
Drive 2,493.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Athenscar 2,493.9 km
24h 54m
€448–646
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Brindisitrain Fr
3. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
31h 39m
€266–494
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
34h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
42h 17m

Lyon to Athens by train, bus, ferry, and foot

8Weekly Services

31h 18mAverage Duration

€282Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,834.7 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

Volotea, Sky Express, and four other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon Part Dieu to Athens via Tirana, Terminal D, Sheshi Shqiponja, and Tirana in around 34h 43m.

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