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 €90 - €250 and takes 6h 22m.

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 22m and costs €90 - €250.

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 Durrës. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 37m.

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 train and bus which takes 31h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 Deva 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 22m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 37m.

Where does the Essen to Athens bus arrive?

Essen to Athens bus services, operated by Deva Tours, arrive at Durrës station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 7:51 AM in Essen and 8:51 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Essen to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Athens is 2591 km. It takes approximately 24h 28m to drive from Essen to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Essen to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Athens by plane, train, bus, 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)plane DUS - ATH
6h 22m
€94–243
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CGN - ATH
7h
€93–240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Würzburg to Pristinabus
4. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
31h 22m
Drive 2,591 km
1. Drive from Essen to Athenscar 2,591 km
24h 28m
€462–667
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane FRA - ATH
7h 27m
€122–292
Train, bus via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to St Pölten Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovobus
4. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
32h 35m
€200–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Durrësbus
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Athensbus
37h 37m
Bus via Librazhd-Qendër
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Librazhdbus
2. Take the bus from Librazhd to Athensbus
43h 25m
€210–235
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Larissabus
3. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
2d
€294–416
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
23h 16m
€405–1,447

Essen to Athens by train and bus

1Weekly Services

2dAverage Duration

€294Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,072.5 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

Eurowings, Sky Express, 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 Durrës in around 37h 37m.

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