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 - €180 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 €90 - €220.

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 14m.

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 and bus and ferry and train which takes 19h 57m 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.

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 5:44 AM in Athens and 4:44 AM in Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21428+ hotels available in Italy.

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

There are 11 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)plane ATH - BLQ
5h 9m
€59–209
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ATH - MXP
6h 13m
€43–184
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Bariferry
3. Drive from Port Of Bari to Romecar
19h 42m
€202–302
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 Roma Terminitrain
19h 57m
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ATH - FCO
5h 29m
€62–177
Fly to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ATH - NAP
4h 54m
€45–174
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane ATH - BRI
4h 31m
€94–220
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
4h 49m
€65–213
Bus, bus and ferry via Durrës
1. Take the bus from Athens to Durrësbus
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
20h 14m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
28h 1m
Bus and ferry, ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Samibusferry
2. Take the ferry from Sami to Port of Bariferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fa / ...
31h 34m
€133–242

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

19Weekly Planes

3h 20mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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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.

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