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 €80 - €230 and takes 6h 5m.

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 5m and costs €80 - €230.

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 47m.

How far is it from Mainz to Athens?

The distance between Mainz and Athens is 1876 km. The road distance is 2381.4 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 which takes 29h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 5m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 47m.

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 2:15 PM in Mainz and 3:15 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Mainz to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Athens is 2381 km. It takes approximately 22h 40m to drive from Mainz to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 2182+ 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 5m
€81–221
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Hbf to Strumicabus
3. Take the bus from Strumica to Gevgelijabus
4. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
29h 52m
Drive 2,381.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Athenscar 2,381.4 km
22h 40m
€426–616
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STR - ATH
7h 37m
€119–318
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CGN - ATH
7h 53m
€121–393
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Durrësbus
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Athensbus
35h 47m
Bus via Librazhd-Qendër
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Librazhdbus
2. Take the bus from Librazhd to Athensbus
41h 23m
€219–249
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Larissabus
2. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
47h 1m
€253–375
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
22h 33m
€420–1,269

Mainz to Athens by train and bus

1Weekly Services

47h 1mAverage Duration

€253Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,876.3 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, 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 47m.

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