How to get to Lyon from Athens

There are 2 options to travel between Athens and Lyon including taking a flight and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Lyon is a coach with an average price of £166.

This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Lyon:

A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Lyon costing on average £465.

The fastest way to travel from Athens to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 33m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Coach takes on average 47h 20m.

The Athens to Lyon distance is approximately 1780 km.

The average frequency per day from Athens to Lyon is:

• Around 49 flights per day.
• Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Lyon as scheduled services by flight and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Athens to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by coach.
• Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Transavia France, Air France, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air Serbia, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, Iberia, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, ITA, British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Athens to Lyon:

• 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, Transavia France.

Omio customers who travel from Athens to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Athens to Lyon, you can choose from several travel options including flight and coach.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned market for gourmet food, or take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône. Discover the traboules in Vieux Lyon, attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, and visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon's Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or's zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, and Place Bellecour for shopping and dining.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows time to explore its historic sites, vibrant culinary scene, and cultural attractions.