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 55m.

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 28m and costs €110 - €300.

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 2047 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 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m 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 46m and costs €200 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Kumanovo, which costs €130 - €160 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 5:25 AM in Dresden and 6:25 AM 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 12930+ hotels available in Athens.

Dresden to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Dresden to Athens by plane, train, bus, or car

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 46m
€202–383
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus : Berlin Central Bus Station - Berlin Südkreuz Train Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
33h 55m
€100–106
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 29m
Drive 2,047 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Athenscar 2,047 km
21h 51m
€370–534
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 37m
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 28m
€110–292
Bus via Kumanovo
1. Take the bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Athensbus
33h 50m
€138–153

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

40Weekly Planes

5h 17mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,717.9 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

Lufthansa and Swiss fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Athens via Kumanovo in around 33h 50m.

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