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

The cheapest way to get from Monaco to Athens is to fly which costs €50 - €190 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monaco to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Monaco and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Monaco to Athens. However, there are services departing from Place d Armes and arriving at Athens Karolou via Nice Airport and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 20m.

How far is it from Monaco to Athens?

The distance between Monaco and Athens is 1601 km. The road distance is 2352.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Monaco to Athens without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Brindisi which takes 31h 29m and costs €170 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Monaco to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monaco to Athens bus from?

Monaco to Athens bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Nice Airport station.

Bus or fly from Monaco to Athens?

The best way to get from Monaco to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 40h 20m.

Where does the Monaco to Athens bus arrive?

Monaco to Athens bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Monaco and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Monaco. It is currently 11:07 AM in Monaco and 12:07 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Monaco to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Monaco to Athens is 2352 km. It takes approximately 23h 8m to drive from Monaco to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12359+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Monaco to Athens by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)NCE - ATH
6h 20m
€78–207
Fly from Monaco
cheapest
1. Fly from Monaco (MCM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)MCM - ATH
4h 26m
€54–184
Train, ferry, bus via Brindisi
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Bologna CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to BrindisiFr
3. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
31h 29m
€174–313
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Bologna CentraleIc
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Skopje, Transporten Centar
3. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to GevgelijaRe
4. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
33h 46m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Bologna CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to AnconaFr
3. Take the ferry from Ancona M.Ma to PatrasAbs / ...
4. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
36h 20m
€155–329
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Athens KarolouCitylines 79 / ...
40h 20m
€119–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ventimiglia to Fier
2. Take the bus from Fier to Athens
40h 54m
Drive 2,352.1 km
1. Drive from Monaco to Athens2,352.1 km
23h 8m
€423–611

Monaco to Athens by train, bus, foot, and ferry

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31h 29mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Monaco to Athens.

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Distance: 1,600.7 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Monaco and Athens, Greece?

easyJet, Aegean Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Place d Armes to Athens Karolou via Nice Airport, Sofia, and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 40h 20m.

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