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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €280 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Athens. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Athens via The Hague, Rotterdam and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 36m.

How far is it from Leiden to Athens?

The distance between Leiden and Athens is 2242 km. The road distance is 2791.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Leiden to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Athens bus from?

Leiden to Athens bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, depart from Rotterdam station.

Bus or fly from Leiden to Athens?

The best way to get from Leiden to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Rotterdam, which costs and takes 39h 36m.

Where does the Leiden to Athens bus arrive?

Leiden to Athens bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Leiden and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Leiden. It is currently 8:23 AM in Leiden and 9:23 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Leiden to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Athens is 2792 km. It takes approximately 26h 35m to drive from Leiden to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12149+ hotels available in Athens.

Leiden to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Leiden to Athens by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane AMS - ATH
6h 22m
€85–273
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Strumicabus
4. Take the bus from Strumica to Gevgelijabus
5. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
36h 7m
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Praha hl.n.train
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Rj
4. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
42h 3m
Drive 2,791.9 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Athenscar 2,791.9 km
26h 35m
€501–724
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane EIN - ATH
8h 15m
€107–320
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRU - ATH
8h 23m
€127–398
Bus via Rotterdam
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus
39h 36m
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Larissabus
4. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
2d 3h
€316–583
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus
2d 5h
€156–255
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Leiden to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
25h 17m
€441–1,500

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

36Weekly Planes

3h 26mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,241.8 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Athens, Greece?

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Athens via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, Rotterdam Central Station, Rotterdam, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 39h 36m.

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