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

The cheapest way to get from Donetsk to Athens is to bus and train which costs €140 - €220 and takes 3 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Donetsk to Athens is to bus and train and fly which takes 17h 37m and costs €220 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Donetsk and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Donetsk station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station and arriving at Athens via Rostov-on-Don bus station, Ortachala Bus Station and Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.

How far is it from Donetsk to Athens?

The distance between Donetsk and Athens is 2068 km. The road distance is 2342.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Donetsk to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 16h and costs €230 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 17h 37m to get from Donetsk to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donetsk to Athens bus from?

Donetsk to Athens bus services, operated by Donbass Buses, depart from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station.

Where does the Donetsk to Athens bus arrive?

Donetsk to Athens bus services, operated by Donbass Buses, arrive at Rostov-on-Don bus station.

Can I drive from Donetsk to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Donetsk to Athens is 2342 km. It takes approximately 31h 53m to drive from Donetsk to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 5443+ hotels available in Athens.

Donetsk to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Donetsk to Athens by bus, train, plane, car, or ferry

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Bus, train, fly to Athens International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus station
2. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
3. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)KRR - ATH
17h 37m
€222–679
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus station
2. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Nazran
3. Take the bus from Nazran' to Emniyet Otogar
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki station
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
3d
€147–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus station
2. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
4. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens
2d 16h
€231–287
Drive 2,342.4 km
1. Drive from Donetsk to Athens2,342.4 km
31h 53m
€419–605
Bus, train, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
1. Take the bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus station
2. Take the train from Rostov-Glavny to Krasnodar 1
3. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)KRR - SKG
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athens
23h 47m
€227–957
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus station
2. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Bursa bus station
3. Take the bus from Bursa to Dikili
4. Take the ferry from Dikili to Mytilene
5. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of PiraeusHsw
3d 8h
€186–263

Krasnodar (KRR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

12Weekly Planes

8h 23mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,067.8 km
Duration: 17h 37m

What companies run services between Donetsk, Ukraine and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Donetsk Yuzhny bus station to Athens via Rostov-on-Don bus station, Ortachala Bus Station, Istanbul Aksaray, and Istanbul in around 2d 16h.

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