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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Athens is to fly which costs €50 - €180 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Athens. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Athens via Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 2m.

How far is it from Rome to Athens?

The distance between Rome and Athens is 1150 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Athens without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 22h 6m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Rome to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Athens bus from?

Rome to Athens bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Bus or fly from Rome to Athens?

The best way to get from Rome to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can Bus via Vlorë, which costs and takes 25h 2m.

Where does the Rome to Athens bus arrive?

Rome to Athens bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 12:50 PM in Rome and 1:50 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

Rome to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Athens by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, 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.

Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)FCO - ATH
5h 23m
€53–174
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to IgoumenitsaAsf
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
22h 6m
€111–264
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to BrindisiFr / ...
2. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Kalampáka
4. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalos
5. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to AthensIc
23h 46m
Train, ferry, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari CentraleFr / ...
2. Take the ferry from Port of Bari to Sami
3. Take the busferry from Sami to Athens - KTEL Liosion Street
32h 34m
€134–267
Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)CIA - ATH
7h 49m
€83–290
Train to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)NAP - ATH
5h 53m
€71–210
Bus via Vlorë
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athens
25h 2m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Elbasan
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Athens
33h 24m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Porto Di Brindisi
2. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
3. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athens
18h 41m
€198–284

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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2h 3mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,149.9 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Athens, Greece?

Ryanair, ITA Airways, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Athens via Vlorë and Vlorë in around 25h 2m.

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