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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Kyiv is to bus which costs 5 500 ₴ - 8 000 ₴ and takes 38h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Kyiv is to fly and bus which takes 18h 46m and costs 10 000 ₴ - 17 000 ₴.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Kyiv?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Kyiv station. However, there are services departing from Athens Karolou and arriving at Kyiv Bus station via Stara Zagora Autoscrap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 54m.

How far is it from Athens to Kyiv?

The distance between Athens and Kyiv is 2438 km. The road distance is 2062.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Kyiv without a car is to bus which takes 38h 54m and costs 5 500 ₴ - 8 000 ₴.

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

It takes approximately 14h 32m to get from Athens to Kyiv, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Kyiv bus from?

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

Where does the Athens to Kyiv bus arrive?

Athens to Kyiv bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Stara Zagora Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Athens to Kyiv?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Kyiv is 2063 km. It takes approximately 27h 4m to drive from Athens to Kyiv.

Where can I stay near Kyiv?

There are 2239+ hotels available in Kyiv.

Athens to Kyiv - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Kyiv by plane, bus, train, night train, 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.

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Fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)ATH - RMO
2. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus station
14h 32m
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
3. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsa
4. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
5. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ungheni402
6. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.351
2d
₴5,361–8,929
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus StationCitylines 80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Autoscrap to Kyiv Bus station
38h 54m
₴5,785–7,811
Drive 2,062.9 km
1. Drive from Athens to Kyiv2,062.9 km
27h 4m
₴18,316–26,456
Fly to Suceava, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Suceava (SCV)ATH - SCV
2. Take the bus from Suceava ROMPETROL to Kyiv Bus station
18h 46m
₴10,247–16,997
Fly to Iași International Airport, drive, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Iași International Airport (IAS)ATH - IAS
2. Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Ungheni
3. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.
24h 36m
₴8,127–15,167
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rzeszów
2. Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Przemysl GlownyIc / ...
3. Take the train from Przemysl Glowny to Kyiv-PasazhyrskyiIcp / ...
41h 59m
₴7,401–10,292
Bus via Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbul
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kyiv Central Bus stationGns-04 / ...
45h 46m
₴7,374–10,267
Bus, train via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ungheni402
3. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.351
2d 3h
₴5,604–8,061

Athens to Kyiv by bus and train

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41h 59mAverage Duration

₴7,401Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,438 km
Duration: 14h 32m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kyiv, Ukraine?

You can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Kyiv Bus station via Stara Zagora Central Bus Station and Stara Zagora Autoscrap in around 38h 54m.

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