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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €85 - €250.

How far is it from Nantes to Athens?

The distance between Nantes and Athens is 2359 km. The road distance is 3102.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Athens without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 36h 59m and costs €380 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Nantes to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Athens bus from?

Nantes to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.

Bus or fly from Nantes to Athens?

The best way to get from Nantes to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42h 42m.

Where does the Nantes to Athens bus arrive?

Nantes to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Nantes and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Nantes. It is currently 10:37 PM in Nantes and 11:37 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Nantes to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Athens is 3102 km. It takes approximately 31h 4m to drive from Nantes to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Nantes to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Athens station. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Athens Larissis Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris Gare de Lyon and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 42m.

There are 9 ways to get from Nantes to Athens by plane, train, car ferry, 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport
best
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane NTE - ATH
6h 41m
€86–241
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Nantes to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eauxtrain
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Brindisitrain Fr
4. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
36h 59m
€389–834
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Stationbus
42h 42m
Drive 3,102.5 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Athenscar 3,102.5 km
31h 4m
€557–804
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane RNS - ATH
10h 28m
€188–408
Train, bus via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from Nantes to Bruxelles Miditrain
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to St.Poelten Hbftrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovobus
4. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
43h 50m
€304–551
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Nantes to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Larissabus
4. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
2d 4h
€393–718
Bus via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus
2. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Bratislavabus 901 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bratislava to Athensbus
2d 6h
€234–314
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Nantes to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
31h 2m
€534–1,633

Nantes to Athens by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

2Weekly Services

36h 59mAverage Duration

€389Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,359.2 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Athens, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Volotea, and Transavia France fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Athens Larissis Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare de Lyon, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 42h 42m.

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