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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Faro is to fly and train which costs €90 - €260 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Faro is to fly which takes 9h 34m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Faro?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Faro. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Faro via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and Huelva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from Athens to Faro?

The distance between Athens and Faro is 2846 km. The road distance is 4146.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Faro without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Athens to Faro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Faro bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Athens to Faro?

The best way to get from Athens to Faro is to fly which takes 9h 34m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €280 and takes 3 days 0h.

Where does the Athens to Faro bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Athens and Faro?

Faro is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 10:04 AM in Athens and 8:04 AM in Faro.

Can I drive from Athens to Faro?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Faro is 4146 km. It takes approximately 41h 44m to drive from Athens to Faro.

Where can I stay near Faro?

There are 3759+ hotels available in Faro.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Faro by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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 Faro Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Faro Airport (FAO)ATH - FAO
9h 34m
€90–226
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to LarissaIc
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Sevilla-Santa JustaAve
5. Take the bus from Seville to Faro
2d
Drive 4,146.3 km
1. Drive from Athens to Faro4,146.3 km
41h 44m
€738–1,066
Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)ATH - LIS
2. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Faro
11h 22m
€91–252
Train, bus via O Porriño
1. Take the train from Athens to LarissaIc
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to PorrinoAlv
5. Take the train from Porrino to Porto CampanhaIc
6. Take the train from Porto Campanha to FaroIc
2d 13h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Huelva Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Huelva to Faro
3d
€153–280
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Faro
43h 17m
€776–1,094

Athens to Faro by bus

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3dAverage Duration

€153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,845.7 km
Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Faro, Portugal?

Aegean Airlines, TAP Portugal, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Faro Airport (FAO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Faro via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, Huelva Central Bus Station, and Huelva in around 3d.

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