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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Espalion is to bus which costs €160 - €230 and takes 2 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Espalion is to fly which takes 12h 30m and costs €160 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Espalion?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Espalion. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Sofia, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Athens to Espalion?

The distance between Athens and Espalion is 2000 km. The road distance is 2744.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Espalion without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 42h 29m and costs €320 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 12h 30m to get from Athens to Espalion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Espalion bus from?

Athens to Espalion bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Athens Karolou station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Espalion?

The best way to get from Athens to Espalion is to fly which takes 12h 30m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €230 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Athens to Espalion bus arrive?

Athens to Espalion bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Espalion?

Espalion is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 11:44 PM in Athens and 10:44 PM in Espalion.

Can I drive from Athens to Espalion?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Espalion is 2745 km. It takes approximately 28h 19m to drive from Athens to Espalion.

Where can I stay near Espalion?

There are 504+ hotels available in Espalion.

Athens to Espalion - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Espalion by plane, train, bus, taxi, 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
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ)ATH - RDZ
12h 30m
€169–369
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Lyon Gare Perrache
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rodez
2d 4h
€155–222
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristina
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Zürich Hbf
4. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
5. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to AgdeTgv
6. Take the train from Agde to Severac Le ChateauTer
7. Take the taxi from Severac Le Chateau to Espalion
42h 29m
€328–629
Drive 2,744.7 km
1. Drive from Athens to Espalion2,744.7 km
28h 19m
€497–718
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Toulouse
3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Rodez
2d 4h
€163–227
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Toulouse
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to RodezTer
2d 5h
€177–269
Train, bus via Tirana
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rodez
2d 7h

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ) flights

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11h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,999.6 km
Duration: 12h 30m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Espalion, Occitanie, France?

Ryanair, Transavia France, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Karolou to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Sofia, Toulouse, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 2d 4h.

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