What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Athens is to bus which costs €120 - €230 and takes 2 days 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Athens is to fly which takes 9h 10m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Glasgow, Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Athens?

The distance between Aberdeen and Athens is 2914 km.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 46h 59m and costs €220 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Athens?

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Aberdeen to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Athens bus from?

Aberdeen to Athens bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Aberdeen to Athens?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Athens is to fly which takes 9h 10m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Aberdeen to Athens bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Athens bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Aberdeen and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Aberdeen. It is currently 1:23 PM in Aberdeen and 3:23 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12692+ hotels available in Athens.

Aberdeen to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Aberdeen to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ABZ - ATH
9h 10m
€105–287
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
46h 59m
€229–418
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
39h 33m
€667–1,068
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane INV - ATH
11h 21m
€192–351
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane EDI - ATH
9h 42m
€132–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
2d 1h
€121–222
Train, Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Larissabus
5. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
2d 12h
€597–978
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 18h
€202–333

Aberdeen to Athens by train and bus

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2d 12hAverage Duration

€597Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,913.9 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Athens, Greece?

KLM, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 2d 1h.

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