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Lyon to Athens

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Transport providers

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$70.65

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$59.78
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milan
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$86.96

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Brindisi
Ave. Duration:
9h 4m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$228.26
Train from Milan Centrale to Padova
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$70.65

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Padova
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.48–$59.78

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Padova
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$108.70

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.55–$29.35

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$239.13
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$326.09

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$521.74

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$489.13

Transavia France

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$326.09

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$510.87

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$489.13
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$521.74

Other operators

Grimaldi Lines

Phone:
+39.081.496.444
Website:
grimaldi-lines.com/it/
Other from Porto di Brindisi to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

Bus operators

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
23h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week

Anumi Travel

Phone:
+355 69 232 8000
Website:
facebook.com/anumitravel/
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
23h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.42

KTEL Thesprotias

Phone:
+30 2665 0 22309
Website:
ktel-thesprotias.gr/
Bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens,
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$59.78

Top Lines

Phone:
+2105203350
Website:
top-lines.gr/en/
Bus from Elbasan to Athens
Ave. Duration:
8h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily

Albani Tours

Phone:
+38349112555
Website:
facebook.com/AlbaniTours/
Bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.61

Saba Tours

Phone:
+ 383 044 233 555
Website:
sabagroup.eu/
Bus from Padova to Prizren,Autobuska
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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 $65.22 - $217.39 and takes 6h 13m.

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 13m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 .

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 34h 36m.

How far is it from Lyon to Athens?

The distance between Lyon and Athens is 1841 km. The road distance is 2543.1 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 which takes 31h 31m and costs $173.91 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 13m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus via Elbasan, which costs and takes 34h 36m.

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 09:21 in Lyon and 10:21 in Athens.

Can I drive from Lyon to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Athens is 2543 km. It takes approximately 24h 19m to drive from Lyon to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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