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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Greece is to fly which costs $55 - $290 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Greece is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $55 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Greece?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Greece. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Athens via Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 27m.

How far is it from Rome to Greece?

The distance between Rome and Greece is 1150 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Greece without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 23h 35m and costs $130 - $370.

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

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

Where do I catch the Rome to Greece bus from?

Rome to Greece bus services, operated by Diamant Travel, depart from Roma Termini station.

Bus or fly from Rome to Greece?

The best way to get from Rome to Greece is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $55 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 27m.

Where does the Rome to Greece bus arrive?

Rome to Greece bus services, operated by Diamant Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Greece?

Greece is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 2:06 PM in Rome and 3:06 PM in Greece.

Where can I stay near Greece?

There are 106+ hotels available in Greece. Prices start at $38<span style='font-size: 9px;'> USD</span> per night.

Rome to Greece - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, car, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Rome to Greece by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Athens (ATH)FCO - ATH
best
Fly Rome to Athens
5h 23m
$58–249
1. Fly from Rome Ciampino (CIA) to Rhodes (RHO)CIA - RHO
cheapest
Fly Rome Ciampino to Rhodes
5h 42m
$51–240
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to BrindisiFr / ...
2. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorë
3. Drive from Vlorë to Himarë
4. Take the bus from Himarë to Athens Larissis Station
Train, Bus, drive
23h 12m
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli CentraleFr
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Bari-Porto
3. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to IgoumenitsaAsf
4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens - KTEL Kifisou
Train, bus, ferry
23h 35m
$130–363
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari CentraleFr / ...
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to PatrasAsf
3. Take the bus from Patras to Athens
Train, ferry, bus
27h 27m
$154–396
1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Thessaloniki (SKG)FCO - SKG
Fly Rome to Thessaloniki
5h 15m
$55–281
1. Fly from Rome (FCO) to Heraklion (HER)FCO - HER
Fly Rome to Heraklion
6h 28m
$109–291
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Ciampino
2. Fly from Rome Ciampino (CIA) to Thessaloniki (SKG)CIA - SKG
Train to Rome Ciampino, fly to Thessaloniki
5h 24m
$80–229
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples (NAP) to Athens (ATH)NAP - ATH
Train to Naples, fly to Athens
6h 2m
$75–317
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athens
Bus
26h 27m
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Rrogozhinë
2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Athens
Bus via Rrogozhinë
32h 45m
1. Drive from Rome to Bari M.ma
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to IgoumenitsaAsf
3. Drive from Igoumenitsa to Athens
Drive, ferry
18h 21m
$241–482

Rome (FCO) to Athens (ATH) flights

67Weekly Planes

2h 10mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.5 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and two other airlines fly from Rome (FCO) to Athens (ATH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Termini to Athens via Tirana in around 26h 27m.

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Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale

Train from Roma Termini to Brindisi

Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale

Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale

Train from Roma Termini to Ciampino

Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale

Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale

Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale

Train from Roma Termini to Bari Centrale

Bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorë

Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Rrogozhinë

Bus from Himarë to Athens Larissis Station

Bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Bari-Porto

Bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens - KTEL Kifisou

Bus from Patras to Athens

Bus from Roma Termini to Tirana

Bus from Tirana to Athens

Bus from Rrogozhinë to Athens

Ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsa

Ferry from Bari M.ma to Patras

Ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsa

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