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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Switzerland is to fly and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 160 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Switzerland is to fly which takes 6h and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Zürich, Sprecherstrasse via Kumanovo and Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 23m.

How far is it from Athens to Switzerland?

The distance between Athens and Switzerland is 1770 km. The road distance is 2221.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Switzerland without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 27h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Athens to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Switzerland bus from?

Athens to Switzerland bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Athens to Switzerland is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 21m.

Where does the Athens to Switzerland bus arrive?

Athens to Switzerland bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 1:52 AM in Athens and 12:52 AM in Switzerland.

Can I drive from Athens to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Switzerland is 2222 km. It takes approximately 23h 40m to drive from Athens to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Athens to Switzerland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Athens to Switzerland by plane, bus, busferry, train, car ferry, car, or car 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 Geneva International Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ATH - GVA
6h 2m
CHF 50–224
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ATH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 32m
CHF 40–155
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 Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
27h 33m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
33h 8m
CHF 194–294
Bus and ferry, car ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Samibusferry
2. Take the car ferry from Sami to Port of Baricarferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
39h 10m
CHF 229–433
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ATH - ZRH
6h 5m
CHF 84–148
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane ATH - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 54m
CHF 62–210
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Basel (BSL)plane ATH - BSL
6h
CHF 81–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Zürich HBbus
32h 21m
Bus via Kumanovo
1. Take the bus from Athens to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Zürichbus
33h 23m
CHF 84–140
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zurichcar
21h 51m
CHF 412–582
Drive 2,221.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Zurichcar 2,221.6 km
23h 40m
CHF 369–533

Athens to Switzerland by train, bus, foot, and tram

2Weekly Services

33h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 194Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athens to Switzerland.

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Distance: 1,770 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Switzerland?

easyJet, Aegean Airlines, and Swiss fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Zürich Stadelhofen via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Zürich HB, and Zürich HB in around 32h 21m.

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