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How to get fromSpain to Athensby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BCN - ATH
    6h 19m
    €71–204

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bari Centraletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry ferry Asf
    5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    39h 56m
    €350–636

  3. Bus via Tarragona

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia to Tarragonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tarragona - Bus Station to Tiranabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Athens Larissis Stationbus bus
    42h 51m

  4. Drive 2,972 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Athenscar car 2,972 km
    30h 49m
    €549–792

  5. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport

    1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane PMI - ATH
    6h 1m
    €79–214

  6. Fly from Valencia Airport

    1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane VLC - ATH
    6h 26m
    €88–224

  7. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane MAD - ATH
    6h 59m
    €80–233

  8. Fly from Málaga Airport

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane AGP - ATH
    6h 41m
    €85–221

  9. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BIO - ATH
    7h 40m
    €96–236

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus bus
    45h 14m

  11. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus bus
    47h 21m

Spain to Athens by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,955 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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, Passeig de Gràcia to Athens Larissis Station via Tarragona - Bus Station, Tirana, and Tirana in around 42h 51m.

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