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

The cheapest way to get from Sochi to Athens is to train and bus and ferry via Bursa which costs €180 - €270 and takes 3 days 0h.

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 14m and costs €170 - €800.

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, Giresun bus station, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi 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. The road distance is 2683.5 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 train and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 12h and costs €190 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m 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 14m and costs €170 - €800. 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 11:05 PM in Sochi and 10:05 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Sochi to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Sochi to Athens is 2684 km. It takes approximately 33h 33m to drive from Sochi to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

Sochi to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Sochi to Athens by plane, train, 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 from Sochi International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)AER - ATH
8h 14m
€176–791
Train to Krasnodar, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sochi to Krasnodar 1
2. Fly from Krasnodar (KRR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)KRR - ATH
13h 41m
€156–733
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Sochi to Maykop
2. Take the bus from Maykop Bus station to Samsun bus station
3. Take the bus from Samsun to Bodrum
4. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kos
5. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of PiraeusBsf
2d 12h
€194–280
Drive 2,683.5 km
1. Drive from Sochi to Athens2,683.5 km
33h 33m
€478–691
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sochi Bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus station
2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Giresun
3. Take the bus from Giresun bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
4. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athens
2d 16h
€211–274
Train, bus, ferry via Bursa
1. Take the train from Sochi to Maykop
2. Take the bus from Maykop Bus station to Bursa bus station
3. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Dikili bus station
4. Take the ferry from Dikili to Mytilene
5. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of PiraeusHsw
3d
€184–265

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

32Weekly Planes

5h 49mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,538.2 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sochi Bus station to Athens via Krasnodar-1 Bus station, Giresun bus station, İstanbul Esenler bus station, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İskenderpaşa, and Istanbul in around 2d 16h.

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