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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Athens is to train and fly which costs €40 - €180 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €85 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Athens. However, there are services departing from Zürich, Sprecherstrasse and arriving at Athens via Zürich and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 37m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Athens?

The distance between Switzerland and Athens is 1683 km. The road distance is 2218.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Switzerland to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Athens bus from?

Switzerland to Athens bus services, operated by Gameks, depart from Zürich station.

Bus or fly from Switzerland to Athens?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 37m.

Where does the Switzerland to Athens bus arrive?

Switzerland to Athens bus services, operated by Gameks, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Switzerland and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Switzerland. It is currently 3:07 AM in Switzerland and 4:07 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Athens is 2219 km. It takes approximately 23h 49m to drive from Switzerland to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12291+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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

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 Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ZRH - ATH
5h 44m
€86–167
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MXP - ATH
6h 56m
€44–176
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
28h 59m
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Venezia Mestretrain Ec
3. Take the ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Patrasferry
4. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
2d
€293–437
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
22h 25m
€448–626
Fly from Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane GVA - ATH
5h 58m
€51–265
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BGY - ATH
7h 39m
€95–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus
32h 37m
Train, bus via Vienna
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
35h 30m
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Zürich HB to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
40h 27m
Drive 2,218.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Athenscar 2,218.8 km
23h 49m
€399–576

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

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,683.1 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Athens, Greece?

Swiss, Aegean Airlines, and Croatia Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich, Sprecherstrasse to Athens via Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB, Zürich, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 32h 37m.

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