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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Athens is to fly which costs €65 - €230 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Athens station. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Athens Larissis Station via Old Steine, Brighton and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 45m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Athens?

The distance between Gatwick and Athens is 2425 km.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Gatwick to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Athens bus from?

Gatwick to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Gatwick to Athens?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Gatwick Airport, which costs and takes 44h 12m.

Where does the Gatwick to Athens bus arrive?

Gatwick to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Old Steine station.

What is the time difference between Gatwick and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 1:05 AM in Gatwick and 3:05 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Gatwick to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Gatwick to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
4h 31m
€65–224
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the bus from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Tiranabus
5. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
37h 47m
Train, bus via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to St.Poelten Hbftrain Nj
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovobus
5. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
42h 28m
€278–482
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
29h 43m
Bus via Gatwick Airport
1. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
44h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
2. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Stationbus
44h 45m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 9h
€185–256
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
30h 57m
€558–878

Gatwick to Athens by bus

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2d 9hAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gatwick to Athens.

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Distance: 2,424.8 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Athens, Greece?

easyJet, Sky Express, and Aegean Airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Athens via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, Brighton, Brighton, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 44h 12m.

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