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 €60 - €190 and takes 5h 54m.

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 54m and costs €60 - €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 Ekonomski Fakultet and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 28m.

How far is it from Nice to Athens?

The distance between Nice and Athens is 1585 km. The road distance is 2364.8 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 34h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 54m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €220 and takes 38h 28m.

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 12:51 PM in Nice and 1:51 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Nice to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Athens is 2365 km. It takes approximately 23h 29m to drive from Nice to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Athens by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or busferry

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 54m
€63–183
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe 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
34h 9m
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 18m
€176–341
Drive 2,364.8 km
1. Drive from Nice to Athenscar 2,364.8 km
23h 29m
€419–605
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 39m
€106–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Beogradbus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus
38h 28m
€134–218
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ventimiglia to Fierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
39h 49m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Ic
2. Take the busferry from Savona FS to Elbasanbusferry
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Athensbus
46h 1m

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

11Weekly Services

34h 18mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,584.9 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Athens via Beograd, Ekonomski Fakultet, Blok 42, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 38h 28m.

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