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 - €160 and takes 5h 32m.

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 4m and costs €65 - €240.

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, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Athens via Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 58m.

How far is it from Rome to Greece?

The distance between Rome and Greece is 1368 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 and bus which takes 22h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 Ruci Tours, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Rome to Greece bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rome and Greece?

Greece is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 8:53 AM in Rome and 9:53 AM in Greece.

Where can I stay near Greece?

There are 12885+ hotels available in Greece.

Rome to Greece - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Greece by plane, train, busferry, bus, ferry, 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 to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane FCO - HER
5h 4m
€65–238
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane FCO - SKG
5h 15m
€56–188
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 Vlorë to Athensbus
22h 37m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
3. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
4. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain Re
26h 35m
€178–367
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
€200–334
Fly to Athens International Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane FCO - ATH
5h 32m
€58–155
Fly to Rhodes International Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)plane FCO - RHO
5h 27m
€70–219
Train, bus and ferry, bus via Kalampáka
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 54m
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

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

25Weekly Planes

3h 52mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,367.6 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Greece?

Ulendo Airlink, ITA Airways, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 4 times a day.

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