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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Athens is to bus which costs €100 - €130 and takes 35h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Athens is to train and fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig to Athens. However, there are services departing from Leipzig and arriving at Athens via Kumanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 19m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Athens?

The distance between Leipzig and Athens is 1810 km. The road distance is 2151.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Athens without a car is to bus via Kumanovo which takes 35h 19m and costs €140 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Leipzig to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Athens bus from?

Leipzig to Athens bus services, operated by Nasir Tours, depart from Leipzig station.

Bus or fly from Leipzig to Athens?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Athens is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs €130 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Kumanovo, which costs €140 - €190 and takes 35h 19m.

Where does the Leipzig to Athens bus arrive?

Leipzig to Athens bus services, operated by Nasir Tours, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Leipzig. It is currently 9:07 PM in Leipzig and 10:07 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Athens is 2152 km. It takes approximately 22h 44m to drive from Leipzig to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leipzig to Athens?

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Where can I stay near Athens?

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Leipzig to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LEJ - ATH
8h 1m
€132–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N67 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
35h 35m
€109–122
Bus via Kumanovo
1. Take the bus from Leipzig to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Athensbus
35h 19m
€141–186
Drive 2,151.7 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Athenscar 2,151.7 km
22h 44m
€396–571
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BER - ATH
7h 29m
€113–308
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane DRS - ATH
9h 32m
€162–388
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain 27
3. Take the train from Decin 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
35h 42m

Leipzig to Athens by bus

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Distance: 1,809.9 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig to Athens via Kumanovo in around 35h 19m.

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