How to Travel from
Athens to Lyon
by Route or Car
Seven ways to Travel from Athens to Lyon
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (2 536 km)
24 h 14 min
2536 km.
from $139
Other
Bus, Train
24 h 35 min
1778 km.
from $5.43
Train, Bus
25 h 8 min
1776 km.
Bus, Ferry, Train
32 h 18 min
1776 km.
from $402.74
Bus, Plane
8 h 39 min
1778 km.
from $233.45
Bus via Prrenjas
31 h 36 min
1778 km.
from $5.43
Bus
37 h 24 min
1778 km.
Transport providers
Airlines
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$292.97
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.64–$382.13
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.38–$611.41
Volotea
Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$573.20
Transavia France
Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$394.87
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$573.20
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.38–$611.41
Train operators
TGV inOui
Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Geneve to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$82.80
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Ancona to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.22–$59.87
Trenitalia
Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$101.90
Train from Ancona to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$47.13
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$70.06
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.93–$82.80
Train from Ancona to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.65–$82.80
Train from Bari Centrale to Torino
Ave. Duration:
8h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$242.02
ItaloTreno
Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.68–$63.69
Train from Bari Centrale to Torino
Ave. Duration:
9h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$140.12–$191.07
Trenitalia Intercity
Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$24.20
Train from Ancona to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20
Hellenic Train
Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Larissa
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$22.93
Bus operators
Arjani Travel
Bus from Tirana to Lyon,
Ave. Duration:
23h 54m
Frequency:
Once a week
Anumi Travel
Bus from Tirana to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
20h 57m
Frequency:
Once a week
Metro Euro Tirane
Bus from Larisa to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Athens to Prrenjas
Ave. Duration:
6h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
KTEL Thesprotias
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsa
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.50–$70.06
M&B Travel
Bus from Durrës to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$103.76
Bus from Tirana to Ancona
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Linja të autobusëve Gjirafa
Bus from Prrenjas to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.16
Alvavel
Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
11h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Athens to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Osumi Travel
Phone:
+ 21 0524 9268
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Komatas Tours Euro Interlines
Phone:
+355 68 407 6607
Website:
facebook.com/KomatasToursEuroInterlines
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week
Other operators
Blue Star Ferries
Other from Igoumenitsa to Bari
Ave. Duration:
10h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.22–$127.38
Ventouris Ferries
Other from Igoumenitsa to Bari
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$71.70
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Lyon?
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lyon is to fly which costs $65.22 - $228.26 and takes 6h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Lyon?
The fastest way to get from Athens to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $65.22 - $228.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Athens and Lyon?
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Prrenjas and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 36m.
How far is it from Athens to Lyon?
The distance between Athens and Lyon is 1842 km. The road distance is 2536.5 km.
How do I travel from Athens to Lyon without a car?
The best way to get from Athens to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 35m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Athens to Lyon?
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Athens to Lyon, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Athens to Lyon bus from?
Athens to Lyon bus services, operated by Metro Euro Tirane, depart from Athens station.
Bus or fly from Athens to Lyon?
The best way to get from Athens to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $65.22 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus via Prrenjas, which costs and takes 31h 36m.
Where does the Athens to Lyon bus arrive?
Athens to Lyon bus services, operated by Metro Euro Tirane, arrive at Prrenjas station.
What is the time difference between Athens and Lyon?
Lyon is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 06:11 in Athens and 05:11 in Lyon.
Can I drive from Athens to Lyon?
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Lyon is 2536 km. It takes approximately 24h 17m to drive from Athens to Lyon.
Where can I stay near Lyon?
There are 3319+ hotels available in Lyon. Prices start at $37.86 per night.
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