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 €80 - €230 and takes 6h 57m.

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 57m and costs €80 - €230.

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, Tirana and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

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 which takes 2 days 14h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m 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 57m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 14h.

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 8:10 AM in Lisbon and 10:10 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Lisbon to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Athens is 4112 km. It takes approximately 41h 10m to drive from Lisbon to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12327+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lisbon to Athens by plane, bus, car, train, 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)LIS - ATH
6h 57m
€81–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Barcelona - North Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Elbasan
4. Take the bus from Elbasan to Athens
2d 14h
Drive 4,112.1 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Athens4,112.1 km
41h 10m
€732–1,057
Bus via Genoa
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Genoa
2. Take the bus from Genova Piazza Principe to Fier
3. Take the bus from Fier to Athens
2d 19h
Bus, train via Valladolid
1. Take the bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Valladolid
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train station
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
2d 20h
€189–271
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Porto Campanha
2. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Redondela De Galicia
3. Take the train from Redondela De Galicia to Barcelona-Sants
4. Take the bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
5. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athens
3d 1h
€255–436
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Huelva
2. Take the bus from Huelva Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
3d 5h
€163–316
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lisbon to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athens
42h 30m
€752–1,066

Lisbon to Athens by train, bus, and foot

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3d 1hAverage Duration

€255Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lisbon to Athens.

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Distance: 2,906.2 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Athens via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Tirana, and Elbasan in around 2d 14h.

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