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

The cheapest way to get from Thessaloniki to Lyon is to bus via Geneva which costs €110 - €150 and takes 29h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thessaloniki to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €140 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Thessaloniki and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Thessaloniki 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 29h 19m.

How far is it from Thessaloniki to Lyon?

The distance between Thessaloniki and Lyon is 1607 km. The road distance is 2058.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Thessaloniki to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Thessaloniki to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thessaloniki to Lyon bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Thessaloniki to Lyon?

The best way to get from Thessaloniki to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €140 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €110 - €150 and takes 29h 19m.

Where does the Thessaloniki to Lyon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Thessaloniki and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Thessaloniki. It is currently 7:31 PM in Thessaloniki and 6:31 PM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Thessaloniki to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Thessaloniki to Lyon is 2059 km. It takes approximately 19h 59m to drive from Thessaloniki to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4124+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Thessaloniki 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
6h 29m
€148–275
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
29h 19m
€115–148
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 46m
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 55m
Drive 2,058.5 km
1. Drive from Thessaloniki to Lyoncar 2,058.5 km
19h 59m
€374–539
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
6h 55m
€176–371
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
43h 6m
€299–362
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
45h 12m

Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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6h 22mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,606.9 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Thessaloniki, 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 vehicle from Thessaloniki to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Thessaloníki, Pristina, and Geneva - Bus Station in around 29h 19m.

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