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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Athens is to train and fly which costs €85 - €280 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Athens station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Athens Larissis Station via Green Line Coach Station, Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Bounds Green Road London and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 15m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Athens?

The distance between Basingstoke and Athens is 2525 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 41h 39m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Basingstoke to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Athens bus from?

Basingstoke to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Bus or fly from Basingstoke to Athens?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 45h 15m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Athens bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 1:57 PM in Basingstoke and 3:57 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12282+ hotels available in Athens.

Basingstoke to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car 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 from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
7h 53m
€91–274
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
8h 5m
€89–273
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
41h 39m
€119–264
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
30h 30m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SOU - ATH
8h 25m
€136–315
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
8h 32m
€112–327
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STN - ATH
8h 47m
€107–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Stationbus
45h 15m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Coshamtrain
2. Take the train from Cosham to Brightontrain
3. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
45h 51m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 9h
€127–236
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
31h 39m
€569–844

Basingstoke to Athens by bus

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Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Athens.

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Distance: 2,525.2 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Athens, Greece?

Aegean Airlines and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Athens Larissis Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Green Line Coach Station, Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road, Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Hobart Corner, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 45h 15m.

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