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

The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Athens is to bus via Belgrade which costs €160 - €280 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Netherlands and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands to Athens. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat and arriving at Athens via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and Velika Plana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 52m.

How far is it from Netherlands to Athens?

The distance between Netherlands and Athens is 2231 km. The road distance is 2778.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Netherlands to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Netherlands to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Athens bus from?

Netherlands to Athens bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Bus or fly from Netherlands to Athens?

The best way to get from Netherlands to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42h 52m.

Where does the Netherlands to Athens bus arrive?

Netherlands to Athens bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, arrive at Velika Plana station.

What is the time difference between Netherlands and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Netherlands. It is currently 4:57 PM in Netherlands and 5:57 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Netherlands to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Athens is 2779 km. It takes approximately 26h 24m to drive from Netherlands to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Netherlands to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, night train, 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
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane AMS - ATH
4h 20m
€137–307
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Würzburg to Pristinabus
4. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
33h 4m
Train, bus via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Augsburg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to St Pölten Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
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
34h 40m
€273–722
Drive 2,778.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Athenscar 2,778.9 km
26h 24m
€495–714
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Velika Planabus
2. Take the bus from Velika Plana to Athensbus
42h 52m
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Bratislavabus 901 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bratislava to Athensbus
45h 17m
€220–413
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus
2d 1h
€160–275
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
25h 13m
€439–1,496

Netherlands to Athens by bus

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2d 1hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,231.2 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Netherlands and Athens, Greece?

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat to Athens via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, and Velika Plana in around 42h 52m.

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