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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Barcelona is to fly which costs €60 - €190 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Barcelona is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €60 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Doganes and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 1m.

How far is it from Athens to Barcelona?

The distance between Athens and Barcelona is 1955 km. The road distance is 2976.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Barcelona without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Athens to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Barcelona bus from?

Athens to Barcelona bus services, operated by Metro Euro Tirane, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Athens to Barcelona is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs and takes 41h 1m.

Where does the Athens to Barcelona bus arrive?

Athens to Barcelona bus services, operated by Metro Euro Tirane, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Barcelona?

Barcelona is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 6:45 PM in Athens and 5:45 PM in Barcelona.

Can I drive from Athens to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Barcelona is 2977 km. It takes approximately 30h 37m to drive from Athens to Barcelona.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5037+ hotels available in Barcelona.

Athens to Barcelona - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Barcelona by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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

Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ATH - BCN
6h 38m
€61–185
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
37h 17m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
5. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
39h 37m
€384–670
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Bari to Port of Civitavecchiacar
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
41h 40m
€312–481
Fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane ATH - GRO
2. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
10h 12m
€91–274
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
41h 1m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
42h 34m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Barcelonabus
2d 3h
€178–218
Drive 2,976.9 km
1. Drive from Athens to Barcelonacar 2,976.9 km
30h 37m
€535–773

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,955 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Barcelona, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and easyJet fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Tirana, Doganes, Pallati I Verdhe, and Tirana in around 41h 1m.

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