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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Athens is to fly which costs €65 - €180 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €65 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Athens. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Athens via Palermo, Cosenza - Autostazione and Fier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 14m.

How far is it from Sicily to Athens?

The distance between Sicily and Athens is 820 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Athens without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 30h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Sicily to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Athens bus from?

Sicily to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Bus or fly from Sicily to Athens?

The best way to get from Sicily to Athens is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 14m.

Where does the Sicily to Athens bus arrive?

Sicily to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cosenza station.

What is the time difference between Sicily and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Sicily. It is currently 8:28 PM in Sicily and 9:28 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sicily 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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)CTA - ATH
4h 32m
€66–172
Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)CIY - ATH
6h 11m
€63–211
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to BrindisiIc
4. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
30h 43m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athens
33h 14m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisi
4. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
5. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athens
21h 32m
€222–319
Fly from Trapani Airport
1. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)TPS - ATH
8h 16m
€77–242
Fly from Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)PMO - ATH
5h 20m
€73–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Cosenza582
2. Take the bus from Cosenza - Autostazione to Fier
3. Take the bus from Fier to Athens
34h 14m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

3Weekly Planes

2h 16mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 819.9 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Aegean Airlines and Ryanair fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Athens via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo, Cosenza, Cosenza - Autostazione, Fier, and Fier in around 34h 14m.

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