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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Athens is to bus via Thessaloníki which costs €85 - €160 and takes 31h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Athens is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €120 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Athens. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Kumanovo and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 53m.

How far is it from Bern to Athens?

The distance between Bern and Athens is 1798 km. The road distance is 2348.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Athens without a car is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 31h 53m and costs €85 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Bern to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Athens bus from?

Bern to Athens bus services, operated by Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, depart from Bern station.

Where does the Bern to Athens bus arrive?

Bern to Athens bus services, operated by Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Bern and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Bern. It is currently 4:10 PM in Bern and 5:10 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Bern to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Athens is 2348 km. It takes approximately 24h 26m to drive from Bern to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Bern to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Athens by train, plane, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ZRH - ATH
6h 38m
€122–223
Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
31h 53m
€86–156
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Rjx
4. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
38h 6m
Drive 2,348.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Athenscar 2,348.3 km
24h 26m
€418–604
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane GVA - ATH
8h
€105–328
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BSL - ATH
6h 58m
€122–274
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MXP - ATH
9h 41m
€101–283
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bern to Velesbus
2. Take the train from Veles to Gevgelijatrain
3. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
32h 27m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Athensbus
36h 26m
€155–190
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bern, Hauptbahnhof to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
43h 17m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

42Weekly Planes

3h 36mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,797.6 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Bern to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Kumanovo and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 31h 53m.

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