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 - €140 and takes 34h 30m.

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 €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden to Athens. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Athens via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 50m.

How far is it from Dresden to Athens?

The distance between Dresden and Athens is 1718 km. The road distance is 2046.4 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 27m 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 Nasir Tours, depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Bus or fly from Dresden to Athens?

The best way to get from Dresden to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs €150 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Kumanovo, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 33h 50m.

Where does the Dresden to Athens bus arrive?

Dresden to Athens bus services, operated by Nasir Tours, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Dresden and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Dresden. It is currently 10:47 AM in Dresden and 11:47 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Dresden to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Athens is 2046 km. It takes approximately 21h 43m to drive from Dresden to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12205+ 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)DRS - ATH
7h 27m
€156–399
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)PRG - ATH
8h 51m
€86–247
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádraží27 / ...
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-NyugatiRj
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessaloniki
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
33h 28m
Drive 2,046.4 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Athens2,046.4 km
21h 43m
€366–529
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BER - ATH
7h 19m
€99–277
Bus via Kumanovo
1. Take the bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Kumanovo
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Athens
33h 50m
€108–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN FlorencN360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athens
34h 30m
€97–133
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Dresden to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athens
24h 57m
€445–1,405

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

26Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,718 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Athens via Kumanovo in around 33h 50m.

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