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

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €220 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisbon to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lisbon and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Athens. However, there are services departing from Lisbon - Oriente and arriving at Athens via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Mbikalimi Kamez and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Lisbon to Athens?

The distance between Lisbon and Athens is 2906 km. The road distance is 4112.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lisbon to Athens without a car is to bus and train via Zurich which takes 2 days 14h and costs €260 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Lisbon to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisbon to Athens bus from?

Lisbon to Athens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lisbon - Oriente station.

Bus or fly from Lisbon to Athens?

The best way to get from Lisbon to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 17h.

Where does the Lisbon to Athens bus arrive?

Lisbon to Athens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 7:02 PM in Lisbon and 9:02 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Lisbon to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Athens is 4112 km. It takes approximately 41h 28m to drive from Lisbon to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 5807+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lisbon to Athens by plane, bus, train, car, busferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LIS - ATH
6h 54m
€86–216
Bus, train via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Zurich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d 14h
€260–405
Drive 4,112.1 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Athenscar 4,112.1 km
41h 28m
€732–1,058
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
2d 17h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Barcellona to Romabus
3. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Vlorëbusferry
4. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
2d 22h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisboa Oriente to Huelvabus
2. Take the bus from Huelva to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
3d 1h
€185–282
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lisbon to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
42h 43m
€752–1,066

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

36Weekly Planes

5h 16mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,906.2 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Athens, Greece?

TAP Portugal, Sky Express, and two other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Athens via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Tirana, Mbikalimi Kamez, Doganes, and Tirana in around 2d 17h.

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