What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens is to bus and fly which costs €65 - €350 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Luton, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 27m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Athens is 2462 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 40h 27m and costs €120 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Bus or fly from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 40h 27m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 10:50 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 12:50 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12439+ hotels available in Athens.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens by plane, bus, car, car train, train, subway, 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 from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LHR - ATH
6h 35m
€86–282
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LGW - ATH
7h 31m
€68–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Airport Bus Station230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Square
40h 27m
€129–190
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athens
29h 57m
Bus to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LTN - ATH
8h
€69–302
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool Street Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)STN - ATH
8h 15m
€98–266
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Arnos Grove station
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens
43h 31m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN FlorencRegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athens
2d 4h
€160–207
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Athens
31h 5m
€564–887

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens by bus

1Weekly Buses

2d 4hAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 2,462.1 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Athens, Greece?

Aegean Airlines and British Airways fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Luton, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 40h 27m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Greece

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.