What is the cheapest way to get from Rio, Greece to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Rio, Greece to Athens is to bus and train which costs €11 - €20 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rio, Greece to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Rio, Greece to Athens is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €35 - €55.

How far is it from Rio, Greece to Athens?

The distance between Rio, Greece and Athens is 214 km. The road distance is 204.1 km.

How do I travel from Rio, Greece to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Rio, Greece to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €19 - €25.

How long does it take to get from Rio, Greece to Athens?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Rio, Greece to Athens, including transfers.

Train or bus from Rio, Greece to Athens?

The best way to get from Rio, Greece to Athens is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €19 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €23 and takes 5h 3m.

Can I drive from Rio, Greece to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Rio, Greece to Athens is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Rio, Greece to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6174+ hotels available in Athens.

Rio, Greece to Athens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rio, Greece to Athens by bus, train, or car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
4h 15m
€19–25
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain Re
4h 24m
€11–20
Drive 204.1 km
1. Drive from Rio, Greece to Athenscar 204.1 km
2h 9m
€37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Aegion to Kiatotrain Re
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain Re
5h 3m
€13–23
Bus via Corinth
1. Take the bus from Patras to Isthmosbus
2. Take the bus from Isthmos to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
5h 19m
€15–33

Rio, Greece to Athens by train and bus

66Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

€11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.1 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Rio, Greece, Western Greece and Athens, Greece?

KTEL of Achaia S.A. operates a bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL hourly. Tickets cost €18–23 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rio to Athens via Patra, Patras, Aígio, Aegion, and Kiato in around 5h 3m.

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