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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to France is to fly which costs €70 - €210 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to France is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to France. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Châtelet / Coutellerie via Tirana and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 39m.

How far is it from Athens to France?

The distance between Athens and France is 1585 km. The road distance is 2820.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to France without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 30h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Athens to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to France bus from?

Athens to France bus services, operated by Saimiri Tours, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to France?

The best way to get from Athens to France is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 30m.

Where does the Athens to France bus arrive?

Athens to France bus services, operated by Saimiri Tours, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Athens and France?

France is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 5:14 PM in Athens and 4:14 PM in France.

Can I drive from Athens to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to France is 2820 km. It takes approximately 27h 10m to drive from Athens to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22971+ hotels available in France.

Athens to France - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Athens to France by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ATH - NCE
6h 7m
€73–203
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ATH - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 13m
€72–288
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
30h 21m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Paris Gare de Lyonbus
36h 30m
Drive 2,820.2 km
1. Drive from Athens to Pariscar 2,820.2 km
27h 10m
€499–721
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ATH - LYS
6h 28m
€79–234
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ATH - CDG
6h 59m
€86–231
Fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane ATH - ORY
6h 44m
€82–262
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ATH - MRS
6h 4m
€73–226
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Paris Nordbus
45h 39m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Pariscar
26h 15m
€496–704

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Athens to France.

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Distance: 1,584.9 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and France?

easyJet, Aegean Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Hôtel de Ville via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 36h 30m.

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