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 €70 - €200 and takes 6h 36m.

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 36m and costs €70 - €200.

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 9 Katëshet A and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 21m.

How far is it from Athens to Barcelona?

The distance between Athens and Barcelona is 1954 km. The road distance is 2968.2 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 bus and train which takes 33h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 Art Tour, 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 36m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 44m.

Where does the Athens to Barcelona bus arrive?

Athens to Barcelona bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Barcelona?

Barcelona is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 2:44 PM in Athens and 1:44 PM in Barcelona.

Can I drive from Athens to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Barcelona is 2968 km. It takes approximately 30h 57m to drive from Athens to Barcelona.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Barcelona?

Book your Athens to Barcelona bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 3061+ 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, bus, train, car ferry, car, or 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 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 36m
€71–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Montpellierbus
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
33h 52m
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 43m
€364–650
Drive, ferry, car ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the ferry from Igoumenitsa to Bari M.maferry Asf
3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Port of Civitavecchiacar
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
40h 56m
€292–452
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 8m
€90–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
36h 44m
Bus via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
41h 21m
Bus via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord #2
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
42h 35m
Drive 2,968.2 km
1. Drive from Athens to Barcelonacar 2,968.2 km
30h 57m
€535–773

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

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,954.1 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

Aegean Airlines, Vueling Airlines, and Volotea fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants via Tirana and Tirana in around 36h 44m.

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