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 €80 - €220 and takes 6h 11m.

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 11m and costs €80 - €220.

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 Tirana and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 31m.

How far is it from Lyon to Athens?

The distance between Lyon and Athens is 1835 km. The road distance is 2494.1 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 via Reggio Emilia which takes 30h 34m and costs €190 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 11m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Elbasan, which costs and takes 35h 31m.

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 5:37 AM in Lyon and 6:37 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Lyon to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Athens is 2494 km. It takes approximately 24h 40m to drive from Lyon to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12327+ 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, 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 from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LYS - ATH
6h 11m
€84–214
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)GVA - ATH
8h 1m
€73–303
Train, ferry, bus via Reggio Emilia
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia AvFr
3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bari CentraleFr
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to IgoumenitsaAsf
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
30h 34m
€194–478
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta SusaFr
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
30h 35m
Drive 2,494.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Athens2,494.1 km
24h 40m
€444–641
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta SusaFr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to BrindisiFr
3. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
31h 32m
€238–563
Bus via Elbasan
1. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Elbasan
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Athens
35h 31m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Station
42h 30m

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

7Weekly Services

30h 34mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,834.7 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

easyJet, Volotea, 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 and Elbasan in around 35h 31m.

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