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 - €240 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 - €240.

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, ZOB and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Strumica, Gevgelija and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.

How far is it from Munich to Athens?

The distance between Munich and Athens is 1587 km. The road distance is 2003.2 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 bus and train via Strumica which takes 24h 52m and costs .

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 Metak Trans, depart from München, ZOB 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 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs and takes 25h 44m.

Where does the Munich to Athens bus arrive?

Munich to Athens bus services, operated by Metak Trans, arrive at Strumica station.

What is the time difference between Munich and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Munich. It is currently 10:45 PM in Munich and 11:45 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 39m to drive from Munich to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ 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, bus, train, 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
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1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)MUC - ATH
5h 59m
€89–232
Bus, train via Strumica
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Strumica
2. Take the bus from Strumica to Gevgelija
3. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
24h 52m
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf1393
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athens
19h 9m
€396–550
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)STR - ATH
8h 7m
€109–342
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Strumica
2. Take the bus from Strumica to Gevgelija
3. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Square
25h 44m
Bus
1. Take the bus from München Hbf to Librazhd
2. Take the bus from Librazhd to Athens
33h 27m
€196–221
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from München to Larissa
2. Take the train from Larissa to AthensIc
37h 52m
€192–278
Drive 2,003.2 km
1. Drive from Munich to Athens2,003.2 km
19h 39m
€357–516

Munich to Athens by bus and train

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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, Aegean Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from München, ZOB to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Strumica, Gevgelija, Thessaloníki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 25h 44m.

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