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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Athens is to fly which costs €90 - €230 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Athens. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Athens via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Prague and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from Dublin to Athens?

The distance between Dublin and Athens is 2921 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Athens without a car is to ferry and train and bus via Bucharest which takes 2 days 0h and costs €170 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Dublin to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Athens bus from?

Dublin to Athens bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Athens bus arrive?

Dublin to Athens bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 8:47 AM in Dublin and 10:47 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Athens by plane, ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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 Dublin Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane DUB - ATH
7h 13m
€92–221
Ferry, train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d
€178–268
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BHD - ATH
11h 28m
€158–264
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
2d 3h
Ferry, train, bus #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
3. Take the bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
2d 12h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus
5. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 23h

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

8Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Athens.

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Distance: 2,920.8 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Athens, Greece?

Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and Aegean Airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily.

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