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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Rome is to fly which costs €55 - €160 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €55 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Rome?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Rome. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Durrës. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

How far is it from Athens to Rome?

The distance between Athens and Rome is 1149 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Rome without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Durrës which takes 19h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Athens to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Rome bus from?

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

Where does the Athens to Rome bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Athens and Rome?

Rome is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 4:11 PM in Athens and 3:11 PM in Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 10516+ hotels available in Rome.

Athens to Rome - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Rome 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 Fiumicino International Airport
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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ATH - FCO
5h 22m
€58–156
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the ferry from Igoumenitsa to Bari M.maferry Asf
3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Romecar
19h 44m
€202–336
Bus, bus and ferry via Durrës
1. Take the bus from Athens to Durrësbus
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
19h 45m
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus
2. Take the ferry from Igoumenitsa to Bari M.maferry Asf
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fa / ...
23h 36m
€155–341
Fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ATH - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
6h 15m
€77–224
Fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane ATH - CIA
8h 20m
€76–244
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
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
20h 33m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry
24h 3m

Athens to Rome by bus, foot, ferry, and train

8Weekly Services

23h 36mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,149 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Rome, Italy?

Ryanair, ITA Airways, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) every 3 hours.

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