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

The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Athens is to bus and fly which costs €85 - €270 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 8h 38m and costs €85 - €270.

How far is it from Alexandria to Athens?

The distance between Alexandria and Athens is 1356 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Alexandria to Athens, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Alexandria to Athens - 3 ways to travel via bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Alexandria to Athens by bus or plane

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Bus to Cairo International Airport, fly to Athens International Airport
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1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airportbus
2. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CAI - ATH
8h 38m
€85–267
Bus to Borg El Arab, fly to Athens International Airport
1. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane HBE - ATH
5h 51m
Bus to Borg El Arab, fly to Kalamata International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane HBE - KLX
3. Take the bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
26h 38m

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

31Weekly Planes

2h 50mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,356.2 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Alexandria, Egypt and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Alexandria to Athens. However, you can take the bus to Cairo Airport, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, then take the subway to Στ.Μοναστηρακι. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Borg El Arab Airport, walk to Borg El Arab (HBE) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, then take the subway to Στ.Μοναστηρακι.

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