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 €55 - €160 and takes 5h 32m.

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 32m and costs €55 - €160.

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 24h 58m.

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 36m and costs €170 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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.

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 8:47 PM in Rome and 9:47 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12888+ hotels available in Athens.

Rome to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 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
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane FCO - ATH
5h 32m
€58–156
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
22h 36m
€171–326
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Brindisitrain Fa / ...
2. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Kalampákabus
4. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalosbus
5. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to Athenstrain Ic
23h 41m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Bari M.macar
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
3. Drive from Igoumenitsa to Athenscar
18h 40m
€200–344
Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CIA - ATH
7h 38m
€76–248
Train, ferry, bus via Bari
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain Fa / ...
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
22h 39m
€155–335
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
24h 58m
Bus and ferry, bus via Elbasan
1. Take the busferry from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Elbasanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Athensbus
28h 27m

Rome to Athens by train, bus, ferry, and foot

8Weekly Services

22h 39mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,150 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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 3 hours.

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