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 €95 - €250 and takes 7h 6m.

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 7h 6m and costs €95 - €250.

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, Terminal D and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.

How far is it from Lisbon to Athens?

The distance between Lisbon and Athens is 2906 km. The road distance is 4112 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 train and bus via Tarragona which takes 2 days 9h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 7h 6m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 16h.

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 10:02 AM in Lisbon and 12:02 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 6240+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lisbon to Athens by plane, train, bus, 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
7h 6m
€96–246
Train, bus via Tarragona
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Guardatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Guarda - Estação CP to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4bus
3. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Tarragonabus
4. Take the bus from Tarragona - Bus Station to Tiranabus
5. Take the bus from Tirana to Larisabus
6. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
2d 9h
Drive 4,112 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Athenscar 4,112 km
41h 28m
€742–1,072
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 16h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Genoabus
2. Take the busferry from Genova Piazza Principe to Fierbusferry
3. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
2d 20h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Coimbra-Btrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Coimbra to Valladolidbus
3. Take the bus from Valladolid to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train stationbus 983
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d 21h
€200–322
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 to Thessaloniki train stationbus 983
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
3d 1h
€186–282
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lisbon to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
2d
€758–1,094

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

40Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,906.2 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Athens via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Tirana, Terminal D, Sheshi Shqiponja, and Tirana in around 2d 16h.

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