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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Athens is to bus which costs €95 - €110 and takes 33h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Athens is to train and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Athens via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 40m.

How far is it from Dresden to Athens?

The distance between Dresden and Athens is 1718 km. The road distance is 2047.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Dresden to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Athens bus from?

Dresden to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Bus or fly from Dresden to Athens?

The best way to get from Dresden to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs €180 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €110 and takes 33h 40m.

Where does the Dresden to Athens bus arrive?

Dresden to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Dresden and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Dresden. It is currently 2:54 PM in Dresden and 3:54 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Dresden to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Athens is 2047 km. It takes approximately 21h 51m to drive from Dresden to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12617+ hotels available in Athens.

Dresden to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Dresden 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 Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane DRS - ATH
7h 37m
€182–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
33h 40m
€99–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Rj
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
33h 28m
Drive 2,047.1 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Athenscar 2,047.1 km
21h 51m
€370–535
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane PRG - ATH
7h 29m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BER - ATH
7h 19m
€104–266
Bus via Kumanovo
1. Take the bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Athensbus
33h 50m
€138–153
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Dresden to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
23h 10m
€460–654

Dresden Airport (DRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,717.9 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

Lufthansa and Swiss fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Athens via Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 33h 40m.

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