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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Athens by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane RDU - ATH
    15h 30m
    €631–1,137

  2. Bus to Greenville, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane PGV - ATH
    23h 26m
    €326–1,065

  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane GSO - ATH
    16h 49m
    €479–1,313

  4. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CLT - ATH
    17h 31m
    €502–1,236

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane FAY - ATH
    19h 35m
    €332–1,069

  6. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane IAD - ATH
    19h
    €557–956

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,647.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 30m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Athens, Greece?

American Airlines, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily.

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