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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Athens is to fly which costs €80 - €190 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs €80 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Athens. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Athens via Savski most, Blok 28 and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 37m.

How far is it from Nice to Athens?

The distance between Nice and Athens is 1585 km. The road distance is 2364.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Nice to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Athens bus from?

Nice to Athens bus services, operated by Lasta, depart from Nice station.

Bus or fly from Nice to Athens?

The best way to get from Nice to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €290 and takes 37h 37m.

Where does the Nice to Athens bus arrive?

Nice to Athens bus services, operated by Lasta, arrive at Beograd station.

What is the time difference between Nice and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Nice. It is currently 7:42 AM in Nice and 8:42 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Nice to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Athens is 2365 km. It takes approximately 23h 33m to drive from Nice to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nice to Athens?

Book your Nice to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13421+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Athens by plane, train, bus, car ferry, ferry, busferry, 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
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1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane NCE - ATH
5h 58m
€83–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiassotrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Chiasso to Pristinabus
4. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
33h 54m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Piacenzatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Piacenza to Brindisitrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
34h 11m
€198–377
Train, ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "D" to P.le Roma "D"ferry 4.2
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Patrascarferry
5. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
2d 2h
€258–423
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MRS - ATH
8h 41m
€131–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Beogradbus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus
37h 37m
€166–285
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ventimiglia to Fierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
42h 45m
Drive 2,364.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Athenscar 2,364.7 km
23h 33m
€435–628

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

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34h 11mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,584.8 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

easyJet, Aegean Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Athens via Beograd, Savski most, Beogradska arena /španskih boraca/, Blok 28, Bulevar Crvene Armije, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 37h 37m.

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