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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Athens is to train and bus via Bucharest which costs €120 - €230 and takes 40h 35m.

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 38m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Athens. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Athens via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Reading to Athens?

The distance between Reading and Athens is 2540 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 40h 35m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Reading. It is currently 3:30 PM in Reading and 5:30 PM in Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to Athens?

Book your Reading to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12930+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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 London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
7h 38m
€129–346
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
8h 18m
€104–333
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from Paddington Station to Airport Bus Stationbus A2
3. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
40h 35m
€121–224
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
30h 23m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
8h 11m
€106–309
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STN - ATH
8h 32m
€111–413
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRS - ATH
8h 34m
€143–429
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Stationbus
44h 25m
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
45h 32m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 5h
€210–285
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
31h 37m
€541–894

Reading to Athens by bus

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2d 5hAverage Duration

€210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,539.9 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Athens via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 2d 5h.

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