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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €200 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Athens via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Bristol to Athens?

The distance between Bristol and Athens is 2606 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 40h 56m and costs €150 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Bristol to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Athens bus from?

Bristol to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bristol to Athens?

The best way to get from Bristol to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €280 and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Bristol to Athens bus arrive?

Bristol to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 1:40 AM in Bristol and 3:40 AM in Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Athens?

Book your Bristol to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 5807+ hotels available in Athens.

Bristol to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Bristol 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 Bristol Airport
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRS - ATH
7h 4m
€87–192
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
40h 56m
€151–226
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
31h 37m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
8h 25m
€154–389
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
9h 32m
€136–356
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
9h 10m
€143–366
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STN - ATH
9h 19m
€146–386
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MAN - ATH
9h 57m
€171–353
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
3. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
47h 4m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 10h
€183–272
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
32h 51m
€561–924

Bristol to Athens by bus

1Weekly Buses

2d 10hAverage Duration

€183Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bristol to Athens.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,606.5 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Athens, Greece?

easyJet flies from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Athens via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 2d 10h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.