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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Athens is to fly which costs €75 - €230 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Athens. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Athens via Montpellier, Mbikalimi Kamez and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 14m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Athens?

The distance between Bordeaux and Athens is 2227 km. The road distance is 3016.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Karlsruhe which takes 36h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Bordeaux to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Athens bus from?

Bordeaux to Athens bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Bus or fly from Bordeaux to Athens?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 39h 14m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Athens bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Athens bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

What is the time difference between Bordeaux and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Bordeaux. It is currently 8:43 AM in Bordeaux and 9:43 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Athens is 3017 km. It takes approximately 30h 17m to drive from Bordeaux to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12801+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bordeaux to Athens by plane, train, bus, car ferry, 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
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1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BOD - ATH
6h 28m
€76–221
Train, bus via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pristinabus
4. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
36h 34m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Venice - Tronchetto Bus Stationbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Patrascarferry
3. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
2d 10h
€239–398
Drive 3,016.5 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Athenscar 3,016.5 km
30h 17m
€538–777
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from München Hbf to Pejebus
4. Take the bus from Peje to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
38h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Montpellier Saint-Rochbus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
39h 14m
Bus via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 1922
2. Take the bus from Budapest Hotel Platanus to Athensbus
2d 13h
€236–426
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bordeaux to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
31h 58m
€576–811

Bordeaux to Athens by bus and foot

1Weekly Services

2d 13hAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bordeaux to Athens.

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Distance: 2,226.8 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Athens, Greece?

easyJet, Aegean Airlines, and Volotea fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Athens via Montpellier Saint-Roch, Montpellier, Tirana, Mbikalimi Kamez, Doganes, and Tirana in around 39h 14m.

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