How to travel from Lyon to Athens, Greece
The distance between Lyon and Athens is around 1,835km (1,140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lyon to Athens by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Athens → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Athens (ATH).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€235($235)
+ 6 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Belgrade and then to Athens.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then Zürich HB and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€705($705)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Athens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Athens by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €190 ($190) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).
The distance between Lyon and Athens is around 1,835km (1,140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,781km (1,107 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Lyon and Athens by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Athens is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Athens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €190 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lyon and Athens. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Athens. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Athens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Belgrade. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
Lasta, FP Travel, BS Tours and Siamos Tours run regular bus services between Lyon and Athens. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Athens. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Athens with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Transavia France, Croatia Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa and SunExpress fly between Lyon and Athens. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Athens (ATH). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Lyon to Athens typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Athens (ATH).
The closest major airport to Athens is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Athens. Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) and Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Athens. The distance is around 2,543km (1,580 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Athens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 60m | €235($235) | hourly | 1,835km (1,140 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 40m | €255($255) | every 3 hours | 1,932km (1,201 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | €220($220) | once a week | 2,662km (1,654 miles) |
| Bus via Belgrade | 1 day 17h | €190($190) | once a week | 2,794km (1,736 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | €705($705) | once a week | 3,120km (1,939 miles) |
| Train to Torino Porta Susa, bus | 1 day 10h | €215($215) | once a week | 2,334km (1,450 miles) |
| Train to Geneve, bus | 1 day 18h | €285($285) | twice daily | 3,026km (1,880 miles) |
Drive | 24h 20m | €535($535) | on demand | 2,543km (1,580 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and Athens
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Transavia France
Croatia Airlines
Air Serbia
Bus companies
Simeonidis Tours
Korona Travel
Portokalidis Tours
Lasta
FP Travel
Train operators
Airports near Athens
The following major airports near Athens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Athens
Skiros Airport (SKU)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Athens
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Athens