What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH)?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH) is to bus and fly which costs €55 - €340 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH)?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH) is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €70 - €280.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH)?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Athens Airport (ATH) is 2429 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH) without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH) without a car is to bus which takes 41h 38m and costs €130 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH)?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH) bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH)?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH) is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €70 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €200 and takes 41h 38m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH) bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Athens Airport (ATH)?

Athens Airport (ATH) is 2h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 9:06 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 11:06 AM in Athens Airport (ATH).

Where can I stay near Athens Airport (ATH)?

There are 12332+ hotels available in Athens Airport (ATH).

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH) - 12 ways to travel via train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Athens Airport (ATH)?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH). However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Κτιριο Αναχωρησεων via Luton, Bucharest, Thessaloniki Monastiriou and Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 38m.

There are 12 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Athens Airport (ATH) 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
5h 38m
€72–273
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LGW - ATH
6h 35m
€59–332
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, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
5. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ) to Κτιριο ΑναχωρησεωνΧ93
41h 38m
€135–195
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 Airport (ATH)
30h 9m
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
7h 4m
€59–283
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)STN - ATH
7h 19m
€89–257
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BHX - ATH
8h 45m
€149–354
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BRS - ATH
8h 31m
€93–422
Subway, bus via Peiraias
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 Peiraias
4. Take the subway from Peiraias to Athens AirportM3
44h 28m
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 Larissis Station
45h 4m
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 6h
€168–215
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 Airport (ATH)
31h 17m
€564–887

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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Distance: 2,429 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Athens Airport (ATH), 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 Κτιριο Αναχωρησεων via Luton, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Monastiriou, and Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL (Άθενς, Λεωφόρου Κηφισού - ΚΤΕΛ ΚΗΦΙΣΟΥ) in around 41h 38m.

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