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How to Travel from

Lyon to Crete

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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 Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$195.65
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 Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$86.96–$152.17
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$70.65
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$103.26

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

Trenitalia

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

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.18

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$315.22
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$326.09
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$326.09
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$315.22

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$39.13–$239.13

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$500.00

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$260.87
Plane from Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$282.61

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$391.30

Transavia France

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$423.91
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$423.91
Plane from Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$445.65

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$260.87
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$500.00
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$510.87
Plane from Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$282.61

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$445.65
Plane from Marseille Provence Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$456.52

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$103.26

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$70.65

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Strasbourg to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
14h 19m
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

Lasta

Phone:
+381 800 334 334
Website:
lasta.rs/
Bus from Lyon to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$92.39–$163.04

FP Travel

Phone:
+302105233969
Website:
fptravel.gr/
Bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athens
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$97.83

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Lushnjë to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Twice a week

M&B Travel

Phone:
+355697278670
Website:
facebook.com/mbtravel.durres
Bus from Milano to Lushnjë
Ave. Duration:
13h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.45

Alb Trans

Phone:
+355 42 239 203 / +355 69 400 4075
Website:
albtrans.net/en/
Bus from Tirana to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Ioannina to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$119.57

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$239.13
Other from Port of Piraeus to Rethymno
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$86.96–$228.26

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$391.30

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$206.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Crete is to bus which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 2 days 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Crete is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $103.26 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Crete station. However, there are services departing from Lyon Gare Perrache and arriving at Heraklion Central Bus Station via Sofia Serdika Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Lyon to Crete?

The distance between Lyon and Crete is 2074 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Crete without a car is to train and bus and car ferry which takes 39h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Lyon to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Crete bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Crete?

The best way to get from Lyon to Crete is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $103.26 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 2 days 6h. There are no good options to train between Lyon to Crete.

Where does the Lyon to Crete bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lyon and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 11:36 in Lyon and 12:36 in Crete.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Crete?

Book your Lyon to Crete bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 899+ hotels available in Crete. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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