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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Athens is to fly which costs €45 - €180 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €45 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Athens. However, there are services departing from Venezia and arriving at Athens via Venezia, Viale Stazione and Niš, Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 57m.

How far is it from Venice to Athens?

The distance between Venice and Athens is 1334 km. The road distance is 1812.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 28h 57m and costs €130 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Venice to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Athens bus from?

Venice to Athens bus services, operated by Srbija Tours, depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione station.

Bus or fly from Venice to Athens?

The best way to get from Venice to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €190 and takes 28h 57m.

Where does the Venice to Athens bus arrive?

Venice to Athens bus services, operated by Srbija Tours, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Venice and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Venice. It is currently 1:07 PM in Venice and 2:07 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Venice to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Athens is 1813 km. It takes approximately 18h 24m to drive from Venice to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6174+ hotels available in Athens.

Venice to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Venice to Athens by plane, bus, car ferry, car, train, or shuttle

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 Venice Marco Polo Airport
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VCE - ATH
5h 19m
€49–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Athensbus
28h 57m
€138–184
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Patrascarferry
2. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
39h 3m
€163–241
Drive 1,812.8 km
1. Drive from Venice to Athenscar 1,812.8 km
18h 24m
€326–470
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BLQ - ATH
6h 44m
€79–244
Train, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airporttrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LJU - ATH
8h 3m
€129–583
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the train from Skopje to Gevgelijatrain 631 / ...
4. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníkibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
29h 1m
Bus via Fier-Çifçi
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Fierbus
2. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
34h 55m
€132–182

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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2h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,333.9 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Athens, Greece?

Volotea, Ulendo Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venezia to Athens via Stazione MESTRE FS C4, Venezia, Viale Stazione, and Niš, Autobuska Stanica in around 28h 57m.

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