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 €75 - €250 and takes 4h 40m.

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 40m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Athens. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Athens via Brighton and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 17m.

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 night train and bus which takes 43h 7m and costs €330 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Gatwick to Athens?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 44h 17m.

Where does the Gatwick to Athens bus arrive?

Gatwick to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.

What is the time difference between Gatwick and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 12:57 PM in Gatwick and 2:57 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12934+ hotels available in Athens.

Gatwick to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Gatwick to Athens by plane, train, night 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 40m
€79–248
Train, night train, bus
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 nighttrain from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Meidlingnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Budapest to Thessaloníkibus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
43h 7m
€335–774
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
44h 17m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
29h 48m
€711–1,021
Bus via Peiraias
1. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
44h 31m
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 10h
€221–287
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
30h 56m
€605–976

Gatwick to Athens by bus

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2d 10hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,424.7 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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 Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Athens via Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road, Brighton, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 44h 17m.

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