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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

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeRDU - ATH
    17h 38m
    €359–911

  2. Bus to Greenville, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus
    2. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planePGV - ATH
    23h 52m
    €262–894

  3. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeCLT - ATH
    17h 38m
    €458–892

  4. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeFAY - ATH
    21h 40m
    €267–957

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeGSO - ATH
    18h 54m
    €329–1,131

  6. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeIAD - ATH
    19h 24m
    €396–862

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration16h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€246Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Athens, Greece?

Lufthansa, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day.

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