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

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

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 Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 41m.

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 train and bus via Pristina which takes 32h 9m and costs .

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 and takes 36h 41m.

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 1:42 AM in Brussels and 2:42 AM 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.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12885+ hotels available in Athens.

Brussels to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Brussels to Athens by plane, train, bus, 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
€76–212
Train, bus via Pristina
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Würzburg to Pristinabus
4. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
32h 9m
Drive 2,739.2 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Athenscar 2,739.2 km
25h 56m
€492–710
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 50m
€120–285
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Brussels-Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
36h 41m
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Larissabus
3. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
2d 1h
€319–535
Bus
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
€463–659

Brussels to Athens by train and bus

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2d 1hAverage Duration

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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 and Tirana in around 36h 41m.

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