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

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Athens is to bus which costs €100 - €140 and takes 36h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Athens. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Athens via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 20m.

How far is it from Berlin to Athens?

The distance between Berlin and Athens is 1858 km. The road distance is 2234.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Berlin to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Berlin to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Athens bus from?

Berlin to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Bus or fly from Berlin to Athens?

The best way to get from Berlin to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 36h 20m.

Where does the Berlin to Athens bus arrive?

Berlin to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Berlin and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Berlin. It is currently 6:36 PM in Berlin and 7:36 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Berlin to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Athens is 2234 km. It takes approximately 23h 39m to drive from Berlin to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Berlin 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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BER - ATH
6h 11m
€77–242
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Rj
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
35h 10m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 260 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
36h 20m
€104–135
Drive 2,234.1 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Athenscar 2,234.1 km
23h 39m
€404–584
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane HAJ - ATH
7h 57m
€129–1,037
Bus via Kumanovo
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Athensbus
37h 32m
€117–152
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
25h 12m
€447–1,418

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,857.8 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Athens via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 36h 20m.

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