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

The cheapest way to get from Elche to Athens is to fly which costs €70 - €220 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elche to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Elche and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Elche to Athens. However, there are services departing from Elche Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Athens Karolou via Alicante and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Elche to Athens?

The distance between Elche and Athens is 2188 km. The road distance is 3485.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Elche to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Montpellier which takes 43h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Elche to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elche to Athens bus from?

Elche to Athens bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Alicante station.

Bus or fly from Elche to Athens?

The best way to get from Elche to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €220 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Elche to Athens bus arrive?

Elche to Athens bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Elche and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Elche. It is currently 12:45 PM in Elche and 1:45 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Elche to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Elche to Athens is 3486 km. It takes approximately 35h 39m to drive from Elche to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Elche to Athens?

Book your Elche to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 5710+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Elche 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 Alicante-Elche Airport
best
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ALC - ATH
6h 49m
€71–212
Train, bus via Montpellier
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
43h 27m
Drive 3,485.7 km
1. Drive from Elche to Athenscar 3,485.7 km
35h 39m
€631–911
Train to Valencia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VLC - ATH
9h 47m
€99–264
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Camp De Tarragonatrain Eur / ...
2. Take the bus from Tarragona - Bus Station to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Larisabus
4. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
46h 46m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 79 / ...
2d 9h
€157–219
Bus via Timișoara
1. Take the bus from Elche to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Thessalonikibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
2d 19h
€134–320

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

3Weekly Planes

4h 47mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,187.8 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

easyJet, Ryanair, and Sky Express fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elche Estación de Autobuses to Athens Karolou via Alicante, Sofia, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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