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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Athens is to fly which costs €60 - €180 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs €70 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Athens. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Athens via Mbikalimi Kamez and Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 41m.

How far is it from Spain to Athens?

The distance between Spain and Athens is 1955 km. The road distance is 2972.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Spain to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Athens bus from?

Spain to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Bus or fly from Spain to Athens?

The best way to get from Spain to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs and takes 45h 41m.

Where does the Spain to Athens bus arrive?

Spain to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

Can I drive from Spain to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Athens is 2972 km. It takes approximately 30h 48m to drive from Spain to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

Spain to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Spain to Athens by plane, train, bus, 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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BCN - ATH
6h 10m
€64–174
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
36h 34m
Drive 2,972.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Athenscar 2,972.1 km
30h 48m
€526–760
Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MAD - ATH
6h 50m
€77–194
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BIO - ATH
7h 31m
€86–226
Fly from Málaga Airport
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane AGP - ATH
6h 32m
€71–191
Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane PMI - ATH
5h 54m
€74–174
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
45h 41m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus
47h 20m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Athensbus
2d 2h
€186–212

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

26Weekly Planes

2h 53mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,955 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Spain and Athens, Greece?

Vueling Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Athens via Tirana, Mbikalimi Kamez, Doganes, and Tirana in around 45h 41m.

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