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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €390 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs €85 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Athens. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Athens via Librazhd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 26m.

How far is it from Essen to Athens?

The distance between Essen and Athens is 2072 km. The road distance is 2591 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Essen to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Athens bus from?

Essen to Athens bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Athens?

The best way to get from Essen to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs €85 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €210 - €240 and takes 43h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Athens bus arrive?

Essen to Athens bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, arrive at Librazhd station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 11:09 AM in Essen and 12:09 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Essen to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Athens is 2591 km. It takes approximately 24h 30m to drive from Essen to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

Essen to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Athens by plane, bus, train, 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 Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)DUS - ATH
6h 20m
€89–383
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Strumica
2. Take the bus from Strumica to Gevgelija
3. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
32h 27m
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien HbfIc
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to FerencvarosEc
4. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessaloniki
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
37h 34m
Drive 2,591 km
1. Drive from Essen to Athens2,591 km
24h 30m
€462–667
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)CGN - ATH
6h 59m
€108–347
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)FRA - ATH
7h 26m
€109–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Librazhd
2. Take the bus from Librazhd to Athens
43h 26m
€210–235
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Larissa
3. Take the train from Larissa to AthensIc
2d
€276–461
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athens
23h 10m
€405–1,447

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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4h 27mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,072.5 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

Sky Express, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Athens via Librazhd in around 43h 26m.

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