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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Athens is to fly which costs €80 - €230 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Athens. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Athens via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 5m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Athens?

The distance between Hamburg and Athens is 2093 km. The road distance is 2495.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Budapest which takes 37h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Hamburg to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Athens bus from?

Hamburg to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Bus or fly from Hamburg to Athens?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €150 and takes 40h 5m.

Where does the Hamburg to Athens bus arrive?

Hamburg to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Hamburg and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Hamburg. It is currently 3:42 PM in Hamburg and 4:42 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Athens is 2496 km. It takes approximately 26h 18m to drive from Hamburg to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Hamburg to Athens by plane, train, bus, car train, 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 Hamburg Airport
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1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane HAM - ATH
6h 24m
€82–222
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Rj
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
37h 5m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Praha-Holesovicetrain Rj
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
37h 48m
€205–269
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Athenscar
23h 53m
€406–1,310
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane HAJ - ATH
8h 35m
€142–295
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 260 / ...
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
40h 5m
€128–148
Bus via Preševo
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Preševobus
2. Take the bus from Preševo to Athensbus
45h
€159–209
Drive 2,495.5 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Athenscar 2,495.5 km
26h 18m
€451–651

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 36mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,092.6 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Athens via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 40h 5m.

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