What is the cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Athens is to fly which costs €75 - €240 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basque Country to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Basque Country and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Basque Country to Athens. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Athens Karolou via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Basque Country to Athens?

The distance between Basque Country and Athens is 2277 km. The road distance is 3196.7 km.

How do I travel from Basque Country to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Basque Country to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Basque Country to Athens?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Basque Country to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basque Country to Athens bus from?

Basque Country to Athens bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Bus or fly from Basque Country to Athens?

The best way to get from Basque Country to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs €130 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €200 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Basque Country to Athens bus arrive?

Basque Country to Athens bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Basque Country and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Basque Country. It is currently 3:28 PM in Basque Country and 4:28 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Basque Country to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Athens is 3197 km. It takes approximately 32h 49m to drive from Basque Country to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12256+ hotels available in Athens.

Basque Country to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basque Country to Athens by plane, train, bus, 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 from San Sebastián Airport
best
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane EAS - ATH
7h 6m
€130–324
Fly from Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BIO - ATH
6h 31m
€76–231
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
40h 51m
Drive 3,196.7 km
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Athenscar 3,196.7 km
32h 49m
€575–831
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pristinabus
4. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
41h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 79 / ...
2d 5h
€142–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d 5h
€151–204
Bus via Athens
1. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Athensbus
2d 6h
€171–214
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
34h 4m
€618–872

San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

14Weekly Planes

8h 52mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,276.6 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Athens, Greece?

Vueling Airlines, Iberia, and Aegean Airlines fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Athens Karolou via Sofia and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 2d 5h.

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