What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mount Athos?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mount Athos is to bus which costs €95 - €130 and takes 29h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Mount Athos?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Mount Athos is to train and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Mount Athos?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Mount Athos. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Thessaloníki via Geneva - Bus station and Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 24m.

How far is it from Lyon to Mount Athos?

The distance between Lyon and Mount Athos is 1589 km. The road distance is 2052.6 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Mount Athos without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Mount Athos without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 40m and costs €210 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Mount Athos?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Lyon to Mount Athos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mount Athos bus from?

Lyon to Mount Athos bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Bus or fly from Lyon to Mount Athos?

The best way to get from Lyon to Mount Athos is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €130 and takes 29h 24m.

Where does the Lyon to Mount Athos bus arrive?

Lyon to Mount Athos bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Mount Athos?

Mount Athos is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 11:55 PM in Lyon and 12:55 AM in Mount Athos.

Can I drive from Lyon to Mount Athos?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Mount Athos is 2053 km. It takes approximately 19h 48m to drive from Lyon to Mount Athos.

Where can I stay near Mount Athos?

There are 3687+ hotels available in Mount Athos.

Lyon to Mount Athos - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Mount Athos by plane, train, 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 Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane LYS - SKG
7h 33m
€95–225
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 Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
4. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníkibus
26h 40m
€210–236
Drive 2,052.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Thessaloníkicar 2,052.6 km
19h 48m
€370–535
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane GVA - SKG
7h 18m
€123–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Genevabus
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
29h 24m
€98–124
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Librazhdbus
3. Take the bus from Librazhd to Thessaloníkibus
33h 31m
Bus via Tirana #2
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Thessaloníkibus
42h 30m

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

7Weekly Planes

6h 28mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,588.9 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Mount Athos, Greece?

Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Thessaloníki via Geneva - Bus station and Pristina in around 29h 24m.

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