What is the cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Athens is to train and fly which costs €75 - €250 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Ben to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Big Ben to Athens is to train and fly which takes 7h 14m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Big Ben and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Big Ben to Athens. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Athens via Bounds Green Road London and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 1m.

How far is it from Big Ben to Athens?

The distance between Big Ben and Athens is 2488 km.

How do I travel from Big Ben to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Big Ben to Athens?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Big Ben to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Athens bus from?

Big Ben to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Bounds Green Road London station.

Bus or fly from Big Ben to Athens?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 43h 1m.

Where does the Big Ben to Athens bus arrive?

Big Ben to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

Big Ben to Athens - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 12 ways to get from Big Ben 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 20m
€105–285
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
7h 14m
€76–242
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
37h 32m
Train, bus via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to St.Poelten Hbftrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovobus
4. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
42h 13m
€244–552
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Big Ben to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
30h 1m
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LCY - ATH
8h 29m
€153–356
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STN - ATH
7h 42m
€76–257
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
7h 23m
€83–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
43h 1m
Bus via Athens Larissis Station
1. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Stationbus
43h 10m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N870
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 7h
€122–277
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Big Ben to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
31h 9m
€557–877

Big Ben to Athens by foot and bus

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2d 7hAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Big Ben to Athens.

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Distance: 2,488.3 km
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, 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 vehicle from Big Ben to Athens via Trafalgar Square, Hobart Corner, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 43h 1m.

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