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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Athens is to bus and fly which costs €80 - €220 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €95 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels to Athens. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Athens via Terminal D and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 34m.

How far is it from Brussels to Athens?

The distance between Brussels and Athens is 2147 km. The road distance is 2739.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Athens without a car is to bus via Tirana which takes 34h 34m and costs €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Brussels to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Athens bus from?

Brussels to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Bus or fly from Brussels to Athens?

The best way to get from Brussels to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs €170 and takes 34h 34m.

Where does the Brussels to Athens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Brussels and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Brussels. It is currently 12:46 PM in Brussels and 1:46 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Brussels to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Athens is 2739 km. It takes approximately 25h 56m to drive from Brussels to Athens.

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

Book your Brussels to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12958+ hotels available in Athens.

Brussels to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Brussels to Athens by plane, bus, train, night train, 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 from Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRU - ATH
6h 15m
€96–213
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CRL - ATH
7h 5m
€81–212
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Brussels-Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
34h 34m
€170
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
3. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain En
4. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
41h 26m
Drive 2,739.2 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Athenscar 2,739.2 km
25h 56m
€495–714
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane AMS - ATH
7h 47m
€125–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
36h 41m
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Re
3. Take the bus from Bratislava to Athensbus
44h 20m
€198–297
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Brussels-Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
2d 2h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Brussels to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
30h 42m
€464–669

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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Map of how to get from Brussels to Athens.

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Distance: 2,146.5 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Athens, Greece?

Brussels Airlines, Sky Express, and two other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-Nord to Athens via Tirana, Terminal D, Sheshi Shqiponja, and Tirana in around 34h 34m.

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