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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Athens is to bus and fly which costs €95 - €230 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €100 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Athens station. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at Athens Larissis Station via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 22m.

How far is it from Paris to Athens?

The distance between Paris and Athens is 2169 km. The road distance is 2812.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Paris to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Athens bus from?

Paris to Athens bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.

Bus or fly from Paris to Athens?

The best way to get from Paris to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 22m.

Where does the Paris to Athens bus arrive?

Paris to Athens bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Paris and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Paris. It is currently 1:03 PM in Paris and 2:03 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Paris to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Athens is 2812 km. It takes approximately 27h 23m to drive from Paris to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6240+ hotels available in Athens.

Paris to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Athens by plane, train, 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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CDG - ATH
6h 44m
€100–230
Bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvaisbus
2. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BVA - ATH
9h 25m
€95–224
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
33h 12m
Drive 2,812.2 km
1. Drive from Paris to Athenscar 2,812.2 km
27h 23m
€508–733
Fly from Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ORY - ATH
6h 50m
€107–247
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Stationbus
36h 22m
Bus via Athens
1. Take the bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
36h 24m
Train, bus via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
40h 45m
€329–543
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Paris Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
2d 1h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paris to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
31h 52m
€499–720

Paris to Athens by train and bus

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40h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,168.7 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Athens Larissis Station via Tirana and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 36h 22m.

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