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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Athens is to bus and train which costs €95 - €160 and takes 39h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs €95 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Solihull and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Athens. However, there are services departing from Solihull Town Centre and arriving at Athens via Birmingham and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Solihull to Athens?

The distance between Solihull and Athens is 2599 km.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 43m and costs €95 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Solihull to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Athens bus from?

Solihull to Athens bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Birmingham station.

Bus or fly from Solihull to Athens?

The best way to get from Solihull to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €160 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Solihull to Athens bus arrive?

Solihull to Athens bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Solihull and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Solihull. It is currently 9:14 PM in Solihull and 11:14 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12421+ hotels available in Athens.

Solihull to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Solihull to Athens by plane, bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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 Birmingham Airport
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BHX - ATH
7h 9m
€97–202
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LTN - ATH
9h 11m
€78–432
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
39h 43m
€97–154
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Solihull to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athens
31h 34m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebone
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LHR - ATH
8h 43m
€115–436
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebone
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LGW - ATH
9h 11m
€100–460
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)MAN - ATH
9h 20m
€97–345
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)STN - ATH
9h 12m
€97–391
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebone
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens
45h 17m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Praha, ÚAN FlorencMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athens
2d 7h
€148–158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Solihull to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Athens
32h 40m
€590–924

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

9Weekly Planes

4h 52mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,598.5 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Solihull, England and Athens, Greece?

Jet2.com, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Athens via Park St, Birmingham, and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 2d 7h.

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