How to travel from Athens to Lyon, France
The distance between Athens and Lyon is around 1,835km (1,140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Athens to Lyon 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 Lyon → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Lyon (LYS).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost€225($225)
+ 6 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Sofia and then to Lyon Gare Perrache.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Mannheim then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Athens and Lyon 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 4h 15m to get from Athens and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Lyon is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Lyon. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Lyon. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sofia. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
Tourist Service Holding AD, Union Ivkoni, Georg, FP Travel and Lasta run regular bus services between Athens and Lyon. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Lyon. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 3hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.
Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines and easyJet fly between Athens and Lyon. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 3hrs.
The flight from Athens to Lyon typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Athens and Lyon. The distance is around 2,536km (1,576 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €225($225) | every 30 mins | 1,835km (1,140 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 40m | €320($320) | every 3 hours | 1,932km (1,201 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | €140($140) | 6 times a week | 2,674km (1,662 miles) |
| Bus via Belgrade | 1 day 18h | €220($220) | once a week | 2,658km (1,652 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 9h | €260($260) | once a week | 3,108km (1,931 miles) |
| Train to Thessaloniki, bus | 1 day 11h | €295($295) | once a week | 3,132km (1,946 miles) |
| Train to Larissa, bus | 1 day 16h | €215($215) | once a week | 2,332km (1,449 miles) |
Drive | 24h 15m | €530($530) | on demand | 2,536km (1,576 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Lyon
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Transavia France
Air Serbia
Bus companies
Crazy Holidays
Siamos Tours
Portokalidis Tours
Tourist Service Holding AD
Georg
Train operators
Airports near Lyon
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon