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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Athens is to bus which costs €120 - €180 and takes 41h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Athens is to train and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Athens via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 51m.

How far is it from Kiel to Athens?

The distance between Kiel and Athens is 2199 km. The road distance is 2581.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Budapest which takes 38h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Kiel to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Athens bus from?

Kiel to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where does the Kiel to Athens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kiel and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Kiel. It is currently 12:14 PM in Kiel and 1:14 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Kiel to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Athens is 2582 km. It takes approximately 26h 56m to drive from Kiel to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

Kiel to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Athens by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane HAM - ATH
7h 42m
€100–267
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Kiel 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
38h 22m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha-Holesovicetrain Rj / ...
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
39h 33m
€216–237
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
24h 50m
€414–1,370
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane HAJ - ATH
9h 40m
€134–1,032
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Praha-Holesovicetrain Rj
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
40h 3m
€219–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station 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
41h 51m
€121–175
Train, bus #3
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Preševobus
3. Take the bus from Preševo to Athensbus
47h 37m
€179–243
Drive 2,581.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Athenscar 2,581.8 km
26h 56m
€467–674

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

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4h 37mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,199.2 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Athens via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 41h 51m.

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