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

The cheapest way to get from Sochi to Athens is to train and fly which costs €75 - €330 and takes 12h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sochi to Athens is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs €85 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Sochi and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Sochi station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Sochi Bus station and arriving at Athens via Krasnodar-1 Bus station, Samsun, Alibeyköy and Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.

How far is it from Sochi to Athens?

The distance between Sochi and Athens is 1538 km.

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

The best way to get from Sochi to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 16h and costs €210 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Sochi to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sochi to Athens bus from?

Sochi to Athens bus services, operated by Stavropol Bus Terminal, depart from Sochi Bus station.

Bus or fly from Sochi to Athens?

The best way to get from Sochi to Athens is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs €85 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €210 - €280 and takes 2 days 16h.

Where does the Sochi to Athens bus arrive?

Sochi to Athens bus services, operated by Stavropol Bus Terminal, arrive at Krasnodar-1 Bus station.

What is the time difference between Sochi and Athens?

Athens is 1h behind Sochi. It is currently 7:02 PM in Sochi and 6:02 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12934+ hotels available in Athens.

Sochi to Athens - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Sochi to Athens by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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Fly from Sochi International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane AER - ATH
8h 28m
€85–344
Train to Krasnodar, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sochi to Krasnodar 1train
2. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane KRR - ATH
12h 34m
€78–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sochi Bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Samsun bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Samsun to Alibeyköybus
4. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
2d 16h
€212–279
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Sochi to Krasnodar 1train
2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Bursa bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Dikili bus stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Dikili to Mytileneferry
5. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Hsw
3d 2h
€182–408

Sochi International Airport (AER) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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5h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,538.2 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Sochi, Russia and Athens, Greece?

Azimuth, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sochi Bus station to Athens via Krasnodar-1 Bus station, Samsun bus station, Samsun, Alibeyköy, Alibeyköy, Fatih, and Istanbul in around 2d 16h.

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How to get fromSochi to Athensby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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