How to get from Lyon to Athens
- 1798 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 68h 47m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Athens. The most useful door-to-door route takes 68h 47m by bus, train, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 1798 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1798 km
Lyon to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon → Munichbus
FlixBus·11h 15m - 2Munich → SofiabusFlixBus·21h 30m
- 3Sofia → BlagoevgradbusFlixBus·1h 25m
- 4Blagoevgrad → ThessalonikibusFlixBus·3h 20m
- 5Thessaloniki → AthenstrainHellenic Train·5h 08m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLyon-Munich, Munich-Sofia, Sofia-Blagoevgrad, Blagoevgrad-ThessalonikiBook →Hellenic TrainThessaloniki-AthensBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Hellenic Train; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Athens works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon to Munich, about 11h 15m. Transfer in Munich and continue by FlixBus bus on to Sofia (21h 30m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Blagoevgrad Central (1h 25m). Transfer in Blagoevgrad Central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Thessaloniki (3h 20m). Transfer in Thessaloniki and continue by Hellenic Train train on to Athens (5h 8m). In total it's roughly €183 over 68h 47m, 4 transfers.
Lyon to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Athens?
The most useful route takes about 68h 47m by bus, train, 4 transfers.
Is there a bus from Lyon to Athens?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Lyon to Athens?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Athens from Lyon?
About 1798 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Athens cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €183. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Athens?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Hellenic Train.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Athens?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Hellenic Train
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026