The Lyon - PAOK match on January 29 is a great excuse for a trip to Frances capital of gastronomy. See how much it will cost you to travel to Lyon.
Lyon is a city with a rich history of over 2,000 years, distinctive architecture, outstanding museums, and a high culinary culture worth discovering. It is the third-largest city in France and the capital of the Rhône-Alpes region, located roughly equidistant from Paris and Marseille.
The best excuse to get to know the French city is the Lyon - PAOK match on January 29, as part of Matchday 8 of the Europa Leagues League Phase. From the narrow lanes of the old town, Vieux Lyon, to gourmet experiences in the legendary bouchons, every corner of Lyon is a discovery. See how much a trip there will cost you, from flights to accommodation and getting around.
Flights
From Athens, there are more options and lower prices. With early booking, a round-trip Athens-Lyon ticket can cost you from 175 euros. Direct flights are not available daily, but if you want to avoid a connection the best dates at the moment are January 26-30. If you are departing from Thessaloniki, prices are higher and you will need to take a connecting flight. For that week, prices start from 350 euros round-trip.
Accommodation
Lyon offers many accommodation options for every budget. For those who want to limit costs, there are hostels and hotels starting from 60 euros per night for a double room, mainly in areas just outside the historic center and also in the area where Lyons stadium, Groupama Stadium, is located. Because the stadium is far from the city center, if you want to get to know Lyon better it is ideal to choose accommodation in Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon), the citys picturesque quarter, or around the central Bellecour square, with prices from 115 and 100 euros per double room per night respectively.
Food
In Lyon, food is a serious matter, as it is considered the gastronomic capital of France and one of the most important cities in Europe for its cuisine. Here you can turn a meal into a ritual, as there are many Michelin-starred restaurants. Prices for good restaurants start from 100 euros per person per meal. However, there are many options for dining on a lower budget. A meal at a bistro or a mid-range restaurant costs from 20-30 euros per person, while for street food options you will pay from 10 euros per person.
Getting around
Lyons neighborhoods are great for walking. However, the city has an excellent transport network, which will make it easier to get around within the city as well as to the stadium and the airport. The metro is a very easy way to get around, as are the trams and buses, with a ticket costing around 2 euros. There is, however, alsothe funicular up Fourvière hill, if you want to avoid the climbs, with a ticket costing 3 euros. The eco-friendly option is to rent a bicycle, at a price starting from 1.80 euros.
