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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €290 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Athens via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Durrës. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 57m.

How far is it from Mainz to Athens?

The distance between Mainz and Athens is 1876 km. The road distance is 2381.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Passau which takes 31h 56m and costs €210 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Mainz to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Athens bus from?

Mainz to Athens bus services, operated by Deva Tours, depart from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Mainz to Athens?

The best way to get from Mainz to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 57m.

Where does the Mainz to Athens bus arrive?

Mainz to Athens bus services, operated by Deva Tours, arrive at Durrës station.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Mainz. It is currently 10:17 AM in Mainz and 11:17 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Mainz to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Athens is 2381 km. It takes approximately 22h 41m to drive from Mainz to Athens.

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

Book your Mainz to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13345+ hotels available in Athens.

Mainz to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz 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 Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane FRA - ATH
6h 8m
€90–281
Train, bus via Passau
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Passau Hbftrain 91
2. Take the bus from Passau to Kumanovobus
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
31h 56m
€216–378
Drive 2,381.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Athenscar 2,381.3 km
22h 41m
€436–630
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STR - ATH
7h 50m
€112–316
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
32h 40m
€181–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Durrësbus
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Athensbus
35h 57m
Bus via Librazhd-Qendër
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Librazhdbus
2. Take the bus from Librazhd to Athensbus
41h 21m
€218–249
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Larissabus
2. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
47h 1m
€259–389
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
27h 10m
€425–599

Mainz to Athens by train and bus

1Weekly Services

47h 1mAverage Duration

€259Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,876.3 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Lufthansa fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Athens via Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Durrës in around 35h 57m.

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