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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Athens is to fly which costs €55 - €200 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Athens. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Athens via Durrës. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.

How far is it from Bologna to Athens?

The distance between Bologna and Athens is 1323 km. The road distance is 1949.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Bologna to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Athens bus from?

Bologna to Athens bus services, operated by M&B Travel, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Bologna to Athens bus arrive?

Bologna to Athens bus services, operated by M&B Travel, arrive at Durrës station.

What is the time difference between Bologna and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Bologna. It is currently 2:49 AM in Bologna and 3:49 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Bologna to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Athens is 1949 km. It takes approximately 19h 38m to drive from Bologna to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Bologna to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bologna to Athens by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or busferry

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 Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BLQ - ATH
5h 8m
€59–198
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VCE - ATH
6h 50m
€54–217
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gevgelijatrain 631 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
26h 24m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Patrascarferry
3. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
4. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain Re
28h 51m
€128–315
Drive 1,949.4 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Athenscar 1,949.4 km
19h 38m
€346–500
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane FLR - ATH
6h
€105–247
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Bologna Centrale to Durrësbusferry
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Athensbus
28h 12m
Bus and ferry, bus via Tirana
1. Take the busferry from Bologna Centrale to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
36h 51m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

26Weekly Planes

3h 6mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,322.9 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Athens, Greece?

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day.

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