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

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  1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport

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    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ALC - ATH
    8h 48m
    €87–303

  2. Train, bus via Larissa

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain train Eur / ...
    2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Tiranabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Larisabus bus
    4. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain train Ic
    45h 11m

  3. Drive  3,484.2 km

    1. Drive from Elche to Athenscar car 3,484.2 km
    35h 41m
    €652–941

  4. Train to Valencia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane VLC - ATH
    12h 1m
    €112–272

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elche to Tarragonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tarragona - Bus Station to Tiranabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus bus
    45h 48m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain train Eur / ...
    2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Tiranabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus bus
    46h 55m

  7. Bus via Barcelona

    1. Take the bus from Elche to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus bus
    2d 11h

Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,187.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Elche, Spain and Athens, Greece?

Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elche to Athens via Tarragona - Bus Station, Tirana, Terminal D, Sheshi Shqiponja, and Tirana in around 45h 48m.

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