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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Athens is to fly which costs €55 - €160 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Italy and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Athens. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Athens via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 11m.

How far is it from Italy to Athens?

The distance between Italy and Athens is 754 km.

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

The best way to get from Italy to Athens without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 22h 36m and costs €170 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Italy to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Italy to Athens bus from?

Italy to Athens bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Italy to Athens bus arrive?

Italy to Athens bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Italy and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Italy. It is currently 3:36 PM in Italy and 4:36 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12879+ hotels available in Athens.

Italy to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Italy to Athens by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, 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 Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRI - ATH
2h 45m
€81–201
Fly from Naples Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane NAP - ATH
5h
€49–166
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
22h 36m
€171–326
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Brindisitrain Fa / ...
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Kalampákabus
4. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalosbus
5. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to Athenstrain Ic
23h 41m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Bari M.macar
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
3. Drive from Igoumenitsa to Athenscar
18h 40m
€200–345
Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CTA - ATH
4h 41m
€59–181
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BLQ - ATH
5h 17m
€61–178
Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane FCO - ATH
5h 32m
€58–155
Train, ferry, bus via Bari
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain Fa / ...
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
22h 39m
€156–335
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
26h 11m
Bus and ferry, bus via Elbasan
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Elbasanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Athensbus
29h 34m

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

8Weekly Services

22h 39mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 754.4 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Italy and Athens, Greece?

Volotea, Ryanair, and Aegean Airlines fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily.

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