What is the cheapest way to get from Thessaloníki to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Thessaloníki to Lyon is to bus via Geneva which costs €100 - €140 and takes 28h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thessaloníki to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Thessaloníki to Lyon is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs €100 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Thessaloníki and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Thessaloníki to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Thessaloníki and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Pristina and Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 58m.

How far is it from Thessaloníki to Lyon?

The distance between Thessaloníki and Lyon is 1597 km. The road distance is 2046.2 km.

How do I travel from Thessaloníki to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Thessaloníki to Lyon?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Thessaloníki to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thessaloníki to Lyon bus from?

Thessaloníki to Lyon bus services, operated by Barileva Turist, depart from Thessaloníki station.

Bus or fly from Thessaloníki to Lyon?

The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Lyon is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 28h 58m.

Where does the Thessaloníki to Lyon bus arrive?

Thessaloníki to Lyon bus services, operated by Barileva Turist, arrive at Pristina station.

What is the time difference between Thessaloníki and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Thessaloníki. It is currently 12:06 PM in Thessaloníki and 11:06 AM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Thessaloníki to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Thessaloníki to Lyon is 2046 km. It takes approximately 19h 46m to drive from Thessaloníki to Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Thessaloníki to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Thessaloníki to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Thessaloníki to Lyon by plane, bus, train, busferry, or car

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Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SKG - LYS
8h 38m
€108–228
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Geneva - Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
28h 58m
€101–131
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Chiassobus
3. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
26h 25m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ioanninabus
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Brindisi to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
28h 31m
Drive 2,046.2 km
1. Drive from Thessaloníki to Lyoncar 2,046.2 km
19h 46m
€371–536
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SKG - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 3m
€136–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Leskovac Motel Atinabus
2. Take the bus from Leskovac , Autobuska stanica to Lyon, Ibis Hotelbus
42h 42m
€284–339
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
44h 52m

Thessaloníki to Lyon by bus and foot

2Weekly Services

42h 42mAverage Duration

€284Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,597.2 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Thessaloníki, Greece and Lyon, France?

Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thessaloníki to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Pristina and Geneva - Bus Station in around 28h 58m.

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