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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Athens is to train and fly which costs €85 - €230 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Athens is to train and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €300.

How far is it from Reading to Athens?

The distance between Reading and Athens is 2505 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 41h 13m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Reading to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Athens bus from?

Reading to Athens bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Athens bus arrive?

Reading to Athens bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Reading. It is currently 12:36 PM in Reading and 2:36 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

Reading to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Reading and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Athens station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Athens Larissis Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charing Cross, Bounds Green Road London and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 23m.

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Athens by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LHR - ATH
7h 23m
€106–298
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LGW - ATH
8h 2m
€89–227
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
41h 13m
€136–270
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athens
30h 23m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LTN - ATH
8h 12m
€101–335
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)STN - ATH
8h 21m
€100–317
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BHX - ATH
8h 18m
€103–269
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Take the bus from Brighton to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens
45h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Station
46h 23m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Prague
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athens
2d 9h
€196–335
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Athens
31h 32m
€568–893

Reading to Athens by bus

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2d 9hAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,505.5 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Athens Larissis Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charing Cross, Hobart Corner, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 46h 23m.

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