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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Kefalonia is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €100 - €170 and takes 47h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Kefalonia is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs €110 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Kefalonia?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Kefalonia. However, there are services departing from Lyon Gare Perrache and arriving at Kefalonia Airport via Sofia, Kyllíni and Argostoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 9m.

How far is it from Lyon to Kefalonia?

The distance between Lyon and Kefalonia is 1548 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Kefalonia without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 32h 36m and costs €220 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Lyon to Kefalonia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Kefalonia bus from?

Lyon to Kefalonia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Lyon Gare Perrache station.

Where does the Lyon to Kefalonia bus arrive?

Lyon to Kefalonia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Kefalonia?

Kefalonia is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 1:45 PM in Lyon and 2:45 PM in Kefalonia.

Where can I stay near Kefalonia?

There are 2083+ hotels available in Kefalonia.

Lyon to Kefalonia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Kefalonia by plane, train, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or busferry

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 Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane LYS - EFL
8h 10m
€115–505
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Kyllínibus
3. Take the busferry from Kyllíni to Argostolibusferry
47h 9m
€109–163
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bari Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Samicarferry
32h 36m
€224–382
Bus, Flying Dolphin, ferry
1. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sarandëbus
3. Take the ferry from Sarandë to Port of Corfuferry
4. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Samiferry
39h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lyon to Vasilikícar
2. Take the car ferry from Vasilikí to Fiskardocarferry
3. Drive from Fiskardo to Kefaloniacar
29h 2m
€394–610
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane GVA - EFL
8h 35m
€149–392

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) flights

7Weekly Planes

6h 34mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,547.9 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

Volotea, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) once daily.

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