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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Italy is to fly which costs €45 - €160 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €85 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Italy. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Termini via Durrës and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.

How far is it from Athens to Italy?

The distance between Athens and Italy is 1323 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Italy without a car is to bus which takes 20h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Athens to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Italy bus from?

Athens to Italy bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Italy?

The best way to get from Athens to Italy is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 11m.

Where does the Athens to Italy bus arrive?

Athens to Italy bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Durrës station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Italy?

Italy is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 5:38 PM in Athens and 4:38 PM in Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21554+ hotels available in Italy.

Athens to Italy - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Italy by plane, car, ferry, bus, busferry, or 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 Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ATH - BLQ
5h 9m
€59–179
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ATH - MXP
6h 13m
€43–174
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port Of Igoumenitsa
2. Take the ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Bari
3. Drive from Port Of Bari to Rome
19h 38m
€201–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Durrës
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
20h 11m
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)ATH - FCO
5h 29m
€52–174
Fly to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Naples Airport (NAP)ATH - NAP
4h 54m
€45–154
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)ATH - BRI
4h 31m
€89–200
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)ATH - CTA
4h 49m
€65–173
Bus via Vlorë
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
28h 2m
Bus and ferry, ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Sami
2. Take the ferry from Sami to Port of Bari
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Roma TerminiFa / ...
31h 39m
€138–262

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

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Distance: 1,322.9 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Italy?

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, and ITA Airways fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Termini via Durrës and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 20h 11m.

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