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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Athens by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Athens International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane RDU - ATH
    16h 1m
    €281–1,011

  2. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    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
    17h 20m
    €395–1,284

  3. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    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
    17h 37m
    €301–991

  4. Bus to Greenville, fly to Athens International Airport

    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
    20h 37m
    €295–986

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    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 52m
    €354–1,202

  6. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

    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 30m
    €502–866

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane RDU - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train
    22h 8m
    €344–1,154

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,652.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 1m

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

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

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