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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Athens is to fly which costs €60 - €190 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €60 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Athens. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Athens via Mbikalimi Kamez and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 41m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Athens?

The distance between Barcelona and Athens is 1955 km. The road distance is 2971.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Barcelona to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Athens bus from?

Barcelona to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Bus or fly from Barcelona to Athens?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs and takes 45h 41m.

Where does the Barcelona to Athens bus arrive?

Barcelona to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Barcelona and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Barcelona. It is currently 7:02 AM in Barcelona and 8:02 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Athens is 2972 km. It takes approximately 30h 47m to drive from Barcelona to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12262+ hotels available in Athens.

Barcelona to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Athens by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BCN - ATH
6h 10m
€64–184
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
35h 30m
Drive 2,971.9 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Athenscar 2,971.9 km
30h 47m
€522–754
Train, bus via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Bellinzonatrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Pristinabus
5. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
40h 14m
€244–389
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
45h 41m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
47h 20m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Athensbus
2d 2h
€186–212

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

23Weekly Planes

2h 53mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,955 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Athens, Greece?

Vueling Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Athens via Tirana, Mbikalimi Kamez, Doganes, and Tirana in around 45h 41m.

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