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How to get fromBerlin Hbf to Athensby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Berlin Hbf to Athens by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BER - ATH
    6h 20m
    €77–240

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus bus
    30h 54m

  3. Train, bus via Budapest

    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Rj
    2. Take the train from Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Prague Main Train Station to Budapest Délitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Budapest to Thessaloníkibus bus
    5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    32h 54m
    €143–249

  4. Drive  2,236.5 km

    1. Drive from Berlin Hbf to Athenscar car 2,236.5 km
    23h 43m
    €419–605

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Praha-Holesovicetrain train Rj
    2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus bus
    35h 53m
    €120–121

Berlin Hbf to Athens by train, subway, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration35h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,857.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Berlin Hbf, Germany and Athens, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Athens via S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf, Berlin Alexanderplatz, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 30h 54m.

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