What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Athens is to train and fly which costs €50 - €180 and takes 9h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Athens is to train and fly which takes 9h 49m and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Swiss Alps and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Swiss Alps to Athens. However, there are services departing from Gotthard Passhöhe and arriving at Athens via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 20m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Athens?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Athens is 1816 km. The road distance is 2204.8 km.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 17m and costs €95 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to Athens?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Swiss Alps to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Athens bus from?

Swiss Alps to Athens bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Airolo, Stazione station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Athens bus arrive?

Swiss Alps to Athens bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Biasca, Stazione station.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Athens is 2205 km. It takes approximately 22h 29m to drive from Swiss Alps to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12306+ hotels available in Athens.

Swiss Alps to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Athens by train, plane, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ZRH - ATH
9h 2m
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MXP - ATH
9h 49m
€51–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
28h 17m
€98–129
Drive 2,204.8 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Athenscar 2,204.8 km
22h 29m
€389–562
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Andermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Brig to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane GVA - ATH
11h 53m
€127–398
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Airolo to Cadenazzotrain
2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BGY - ATH
11h 7m
Train, bus via Ferizaj
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Ferizajbus
3. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
30h 56m
€100–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 120
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus
35h 20m
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Airolo to Varesetrain S50
2. Take the bus from Varese to Fierbus
3. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
43h 20m
€132–150

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

35Weekly Planes

3h 30mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swiss Alps to Athens.

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Distance: 1,815.5 km
Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Athens via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 35h 20m.

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