There are 11 ways to get from Athens to Russia by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
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 Pulkovo Airport
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane ATH - LED
10h 48m₽9,495–25,045Fly to Krasnodar
cheapest- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Krasnodar (KRR)plane ATH - KRR
8h 1m₽7,355–32,465Train, bus
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ec
- Take the bus from Warsaw West to Moscow, International Bus Stationbus
2d 2h₽19,271–30,233Drive 3,165.9 km
- Drive from Athens to Moscowcar 3,165.9 km
36h 54m₽56,074–80,996Fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane ATH - SVO
10h 45m₽9,505–25,035Fly to Moscow Vnukovo
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane ATH - VKO
10h 32m₽9,570–39,255Fly to Sochi International Airport, train
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane ATH - AER
- Take the train from Sochi Airport to Krasnodar 2train
14h 52m₽10,265–25,365Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens to Rzeszówbus
- Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Warsaw West to Moscow, International Bus Stationbus
2d 6h₽18,024–38,317Bus via Riga
- Take the bus from Athens to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Riga, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Severnye Vorota Bus Terminalbus
2d 23h₽25,475–38,490Bus
- Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora Bus Station to Chişinău Southern Busbus
- Take the bus from Chişinău Northern Bus Station to Salaryevo Bus Stationbus
3d 4h₽17,516–36,422Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thessalonikiferry Bsf
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Iasi, Autogara Codreanubus
- Take the bus from Iasi, Autogara Codreanu to Chisnau Gara Nordbus
- Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Moscow International Bus Stationbus
3d 8h₽30,788–73,176
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Russia is to fly which costs RUB 9500 - RUB 25000 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Russia is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 33000.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Russia. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Riga Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.
The distance between Athens and Russia is 2526 km. The road distance is 3165.9 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Russia without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs RUB 19000 - RUB 31000.
It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Athens to Russia, including transfers.
Athens to Russia bus services, operated by Korona Travel, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Russia is to fly which takes 10h 48m and costs RUB 9500 - RUB 25000. Alternatively, you can bus via Riga, which costs RUB 25000 - RUB 39000 and takes 2 days 23h.
Athens to Russia bus services, operated by Korona Travel, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Russia is 3166 km. It takes approximately 36h 54m to drive from Athens to Russia.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Russia?
Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and five other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Teatralnaya via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Riga, Bus Station, Riga Central Bus Station, Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal, and Khovrino in around 2d 23h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Pulkovo Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽15,000–39,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Moscow Vnukovo via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽15,000–39,000
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽3,100–4,600
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +302105233969
- fptravel@otenet.gr
- Website
- fptravel.gr
Bus from Thessaloníki to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽6,000–9,000
- Schedules at
- fptravel.gr
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- bluestarferries@bluestarferries.com
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽17,000–42,000
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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