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 - €210 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 - €210.

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 Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 43m.

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 car ferry and bus which takes 29h 42m and costs €120 - €380.

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.

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 3:59 PM in Sicily and 4:59 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12233+ hotels available in Athens.

Sicily to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Sicily to Athens by plane, car, ferry, train, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CTA - ATH
4h 32m
€66–202
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Bari M.macar
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
5. Drive from Patras to Athenscar
28h 5m
€187–334
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
29h 42m
€126–380
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Fierbusferry
3. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
32h 46m
Fly from Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane PMO - ATH
5h 20m
€68–204
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane REG - ATH
9h 1m
€80–185
Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CIY - ATH
6h 11m
€138–371
Fly from Trapani Airport
1. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane TPS - ATH
8h 6m
€97–242
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Bari-Portobus
3. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Elbasanbusferry
4. Take the bus from Elbasan to Larisabus
5. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
34h 21m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Cosenzabus 582 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Cosenza - Autostazione to Vlorëbusferry
3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
34h 43m

Sicily to Athens by bus, train, foot, and car ferry

7Weekly Services

29h 42mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sicily to Athens.

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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) 4 times a week.

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