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 €70 - €200 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 €70 - €200.

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 ferry and bus via Bari which takes 30h 47m and costs €160 - €380.

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 €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €130 - €230 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 2:49 AM in Nice and 3:49 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 16m to drive from Nice to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12293+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Athens by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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)NCE - ATH
5h 54m
€70–192
Train, ferry, bus via Bari
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Bologna CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari CentraleFr
3. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to IgoumenitsaAsf
4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
30h 47m
€161–380
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Bologna CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to BrindisiFr
3. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fier
4. Take the bus from Fier to Athens
30h 59m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Bologna CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to AnconaFr
3. Take the ferry from Ancona M.Ma to PatrasAbs / ...
4. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
36h 47m
€157–340
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)MRS - ATH
9h 2m
€109–301
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Nice to Beograd
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athens
38h 28m
€135–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ventimiglia to Fier
2. Take the bus from Fier to Athens
41h 16m
Drive 2,364.8 km
1. Drive from Nice to Athens2,364.8 km
23h 16m
€423–612

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

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30h 47mAverage Duration

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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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