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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €220 and takes 6h 31m.

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 31m and costs €85 - €220.

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 37m.

How far is it from Paris to Athens?

The distance between Paris and Athens is 2168 km. The road distance is 2812.3 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 32h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 31m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 37m.

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 11:08 PM in Paris and 12:08 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Paris to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Athens is 2812 km. It takes approximately 27h 16m to drive from Paris to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Paris 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 from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)CDG - ATH
6h 31m
€85–220
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paris Est to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
32h 45m
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich HbTgv
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to FerencvarosEc
4. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessaloniki
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
39h 36m
Drive 2,812.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Athens2,812.3 km
27h 16m
€501–724
Fly from Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)ORY - ATH
6h 37m
€86–232
Bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvais
2. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BVA - ATH
9h 21m
€111–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Station
36h 37m
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Paris Est to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Bratislava901 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bratislava to Athens
44h 32m
€216–417
Bus via Elbasan
1. Take the bus from Paris Nord to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Elbasan
3. Take the bus from Elbasan to Athens
47h 56m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paris to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athens
27h 25m
€475–1,548

Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,168.5 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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) 5 times a day. 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 37m.

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