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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich to Athens. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Athens via Durrës. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 46m.

How far is it from Munich to Athens?

The distance between Munich and Athens is 1587 km. The road distance is 2003.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 7m and costs €120 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Munich to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Athens bus from?

Munich to Athens bus services, operated by Deva Tours, depart from München Hbf station.

Bus or fly from Munich to Athens?

The best way to get from Munich to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 46m.

Where does the Munich to Athens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Munich and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Munich. It is currently 4:37 PM in Munich and 5:37 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Munich to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Athens is 2003 km. It takes approximately 19h 46m to drive from Munich to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12270+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Munich to Athens by plane, train, bus, car train, 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 Munich International Airport
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MUC - ATH
5h 59m
€89–242
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
27h 7m
€126–194
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbfcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
19h 15m
€396–550
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STR - ATH
8h 7m
€101–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from München Hbf to Durrësbus
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Athensbus
27h 46m
Bus via Librazhd-Qendër
1. Take the bus from München Hbf to Librazhdbus
2. Take the bus from Librazhd to Athensbus
33h 26m
€196–221
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from München to Larissabus
2. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
37h 52m
€192–278
Drive 2,003.1 km
1. Drive from Munich to Athenscar 2,003.1 km
19h 46m
€356–514

Munich to Athens by bus and train

1Weekly Services

37h 52mAverage Duration

€192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,586.7 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

Sky Express, Lufthansa, and Aegean Airlines fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from München Hbf to Athens via Durrës in around 27h 46m.

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