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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Athens is to train and fly which costs €95 - €270 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Athens station. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Athens Larissis Station via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 6m.

How far is it from Cologne to Athens?

The distance between Cologne and Athens is 2086 km. The road distance is 2531.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Pristina which takes 29h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Cologne to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Athens bus from?

Cologne to Athens bus services, operated by Amr Travel, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Athens?

The best way to get from Cologne to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 6m.

Where does the Cologne to Athens bus arrive?

Cologne to Athens bus services, operated by Amr Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 5:53 AM in Cologne and 6:53 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Cologne to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Athens is 2531 km. It takes approximately 23h 59m to drive from Cologne to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6288+ hotels available in Athens.

Cologne to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Athens by train, plane, 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane DUS - ATH
6h 42m
€95–268
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CGN - ATH
6h 17m
€87–255
Train, bus via Pristina
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Würzburg to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
29h 56m
Drive 2,531.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Athenscar 2,531.2 km
23h 59m
€455–657
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane FRA - ATH
6h 39m
€115–331
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRU - ATH
8h 6m
€136–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Stationbus
31h 6m
Bus via Köln Süd Bf
1. Take the bus from Köln Süd Bf to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
37h 17m
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Larissabus
3. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
47h 43m
€277–439
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
28h 36m
€429–609

Cologne to Athens by train and bus

1Weekly Services

47h 43mAverage Duration

€277Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,085.9 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Athens, Greece?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and Aegean Airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Hbf to Athens Larissis Station via Tirana and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 31h 6m.

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