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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Athens is to fly which costs €75 - €220 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Athens. However, there are services departing from Firenze and arriving at Athens via Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 41m.

How far is it from Florence to Athens?

The distance between Florence and Athens is 1290 km. The road distance is 2047.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Athens without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 24h 52m and costs €190 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Florence to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Athens bus from?

Florence to Athens bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, depart from Firenze station.

Where does the Florence to Athens bus arrive?

Florence to Athens bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Florence and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Florence. It is currently 10:24 PM in Florence and 11:24 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Florence to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Athens is 2047 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Florence to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Florence to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Florence to Athens by plane, train, car ferry, bus, ferry, busferry, 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 Florence Peretola Airport
best
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane FLR - ATH
5h 19m
€76–211
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BLQ - ATH
5h 50m
€66–278
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Brindisitrain Fr
2. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
24h 52m
€199–357
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Gevgelijatrain 631 / ...
4. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
28h 6m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Anconatrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Ancona M.Ma to Patrasferry Asf
3. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
4. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain Re
32h 26m
€103–224
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Firenze to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
30h 41m
Bus and ferry, bus via Elbasan
1. Take the busferry from Firenze to Elbasanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Athensbus
35h 27m
Drive 2,047.4 km
1. Drive from Florence to Athenscar 2,047.4 km
20h 32m
€365–527

Florence to Athens by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

7Weekly Services

24h 52mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Florence to Athens.

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Distance: 1,290 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Athens, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways, and three other airlines fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day.

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