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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 70 - SFr 180 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Zurich is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Zürich HB via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 18m.

How far is it from Athens to Zurich?

The distance between Athens and Zurich is 1682 km. The road distance is 2213.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Zurich without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 26h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Athens to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Zurich bus from?

Athens to Zurich bus services, operated by Top Lines, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Zurich?

The best way to get from Athens to Zurich is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 210 and takes 32h 18m.

Where does the Athens to Zurich bus arrive?

Athens to Zurich bus services, operated by Top Lines, arrive at Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 2:01 AM in Athens and 1:01 AM in Zurich.

Can I drive from Athens to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Zurich is 2213 km. It takes approximately 23h 57m to drive from Athens to Zurich.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Zurich?

Book your Athens to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Zurich.

Athens to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Zurich by plane, bus, busferry, train, car ferry, ferry, or car

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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ATH - ZRH
6h 3m
CHF 72–175
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 Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
4. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
26h 31m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarganstrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Sargans to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
32h 12m
CHF 219–352
Bus, car ferry, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the carferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
3. Take the ferry from P.le Roma "D" to Ferrovia "D"ferry 4.2 / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
47h 7m
CHF 312–464
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 18m
CHF 143–207
Bus via Kumanovo
1. Take the bus from Athens to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Zürichbus
33h 12m
CHF 112–151
Drive 2,213.4 km
1. Drive from Athens to Zurichcar 2,213.4 km
23h 57m
CHF 388–561

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Distance: 1,682.1 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Zürich HB via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 32h 18m.

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