What is the cheapest way to get from The Blue Eye to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from The Blue Eye to Athens is to bus which costs €40 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Blue Eye to Athens?

The fastest way to get from The Blue Eye to Athens is to drive and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs €75 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between The Blue Eye and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from The Blue Eye to Athens. However, there are services departing from Blue Eye and arriving at Athens via Gjirokastër. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from The Blue Eye to Athens?

The distance between The Blue Eye and Athens is 446 km. The road distance is 494.3 km.

How do I travel from The Blue Eye to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from The Blue Eye to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs €40.

How long does it take to get from The Blue Eye to Athens?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from The Blue Eye to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Blue Eye to Athens bus from?

The Blue Eye to Athens bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Gjirokastër station.

Where does the The Blue Eye to Athens bus arrive?

The Blue Eye to Athens bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Athens station.

Can I drive from The Blue Eye to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between The Blue Eye to Athens is 494 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from The Blue Eye to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12271+ hotels available in Athens.

The Blue Eye to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from The Blue Eye to Athens by car, plane, bus, taxi, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Ioannina National Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from The Blue Eye to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)car
2. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane IOA - ATH
3h 42m
€78–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Athensbus
8h 43m
€40
Drive 494.3 km
1. Drive from The Blue Eye to Athenscar 494.3 km
6h 1m
€88–127
Taxi, Flying Dolphin to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, fly
1. Take the taxi from The Blue Eye to Sarandëtaxi
2. Take the ferry from Sarandë to Port of Corfuferry
3. Fly from Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CFU - ATH
4h 56m
€93–170
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Korinthosbus
2. Take the train from Korinthos to Athenstrain Re
9h 32m
Bus via Tríkala
1. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Trikalabus
2. Take the bus from Trikala to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetbus
10h 38m

Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from The Blue Eye to Athens.

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Distance: 446.4 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between The Blue Eye, Qarku i Vlorës, Albania and Athens, Greece?

Art Tour operates a bus from Gjirokastër to Athens once daily. Tickets cost €35 and the journey takes 6h 49m.

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