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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Athens is to bus via Bucharest which costs €85 - €190 and takes 39h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Luton, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 47m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Athens?

The distance between Heathrow and Athens is 2459 km.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Karlsruhe which takes 38h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Heathrow to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Athens bus from?

Heathrow to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Heathrow to Athens?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Bucharest, which costs €85 - €190 and takes 39h 47m.

Where does the Heathrow to Athens bus arrive?

Heathrow to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Heathrow. It is currently 10:18 PM in Heathrow and 12:18 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12982+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
4h 40m
€105–246
Bus via Bucharest
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
39h 47m
€89–183
Train, bus via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pristinabus
4. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
38h 24m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
30h 29m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from München Hbf to Pejebus
4. Take the bus from Peje to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
40h 18m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
43h 24m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 4h
€178–258
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
31h 43m
€533–883

Heathrow to Athens by bus

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2d 4hAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heathrow to Athens.

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Distance: 2,459.3 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

British Airways, Aegean Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Luton, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 39h 47m.

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