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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Athens is to fly which costs €60 - €210 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Athens is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus station and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Pristina and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 54m.

How far is it from Geneva to Athens?

The distance between Geneva and Athens is 1764 km. The road distance is 2372.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Athens without a car is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 32h 54m and costs €95 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Geneva to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Athens bus from?

Geneva to Athens bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, depart from Geneva - Bus station.

Bus or fly from Geneva to Athens?

The best way to get from Geneva to Athens is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 32h 54m.

Where does the Geneva to Athens bus arrive?

Geneva to Athens bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, arrive at Pristina station.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Geneva. It is currently 10:28 AM in Geneva and 11:28 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Geneva to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Athens is 2372 km. It takes approximately 23h 53m to drive from Geneva to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12930+ hotels available in Athens.

Geneva to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Athens by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane GVA - ATH
3h 45m
€62–204
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
32h 54m
€99–157
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Re4
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
32h 55m
€301–772
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Rjx
4. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
40h 4m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Bujanovacbus
2. Take the bus from Bujanovac, Autobuska Stanica to Athensbus
44h 30m
€317–353
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Venezia S. Luciatrain Ec
3. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Patrascarferry
5. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
2d
€350–660
Drive 2,372.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Athenscar 2,372.5 km
23h 53m
€428–619

Geneva to Athens by train, bus, ferry, and foot

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32h 55mAverage Duration

€301Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Geneva to Athens.

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Distance: 1,764.1 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Athens, Greece?

easyJet, Aegean Airlines, and Swiss fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus station to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Pristina, Thessaloníki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 32h 54m.

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