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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Athens is to train and fly which costs €85 - €260 and takes 7h 41m.

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 41m and costs €85 - €260.

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 41m 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 7:08 PM in Kiel and 8:08 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 46m to drive from Kiel to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 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, fly
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)HAM - ATH
7h 41m
€89–253
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádraží27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-NyugatiEc
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessaloniki
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
38h 22m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádraží27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha-HolesoviceRj / ...
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athens
39h 35m
€207–230
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athens
24h 43m
€413–1,359
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Praha-HolesoviceRj
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athens
40h 3m
€207–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Praha, ÚAN Florenc260 / ...
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athens
41h 51m
€124–180
Train, bus #3
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Preševo
3. Take the bus from Preševo to Athens
47h 36m
€179–243
Drive 2,581.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Athens2,581.8 km
26h 46m
€460–665

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

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4h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,199.2 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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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