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How to get fromMecca to Athensby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mecca to Athens by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly

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    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane JED - ATH
    7h 18m
    €166–450

  2. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane TIF - ATH
    10h 44m
    €198–439

  3. Drive to Al-Baha Domestic Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mecca to Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT)car car
    2. Fly from Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ABT - ATH
    11h 26m
    €184–427

Jeddah (JED) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,452.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Athens. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), then take the taxi to Athens. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ta'if Bus Station, take the taxi to Taif Regional Airport (TIF) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), then take the taxi to Athens.

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