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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Athens is to train and bus which costs €170 - €180 and takes 42h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €160 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Athens. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Athens via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 51m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Athens?

The distance between Rotterdam and Athens is 2274 km. The road distance is 2773.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 36h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Rotterdam to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Athens bus from?

Rotterdam to Athens bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, depart from Rotterdam station.

Bus or fly from Rotterdam to Athens?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Athens is to bus which takes 36h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €160 - €600 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Athens bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Athens bus services, operated by Garo Reisen, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Rotterdam. It is currently 5:43 PM in Rotterdam and 6:43 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Athens is 2774 km. It takes approximately 26h 40m to drive from Rotterdam to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Rotterdam to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Athens by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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

Taxi to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane AMS - ATH
4h 43m
€281–471
Bus via Athens
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus
2d 3h
€155–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus
36h 51m
Train, bus via Kumanovo
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to St.Poelten Hbftrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovobus
4. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
39h 48m
€218–365
Drive 2,773.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Athenscar 2,773.9 km
26h 40m
€510–736
Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane RTM - ATH
4h 6m
€160–600
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Praha-Holesovicetrain European Sleeper
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
42h 30m
€170–179
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
25h 18m
€448–1,505

Rotterdam to Athens by train, subway, and bus

1Weekly Services

42h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,273.9 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Rotterdam to Athens via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 36h 51m. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines flies from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice a week.

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