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 €50 - €170 and takes 5h 22m.

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 22m and costs €50 - €170.

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 train and ferry and bus via Bari which takes 25h 21m and costs €150 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m 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 22m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €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 9:06 AM in Venice and 10:06 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Venice to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Athens is 1813 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Venice to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12327+ hotels available in Athens.

Venice to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Venice to Athens by plane, train, ferry, 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.

Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)VCE - ATH
5h 22m
€54–169
Train, ferry, bus via Bari
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bari CentraleFr
2. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to IgoumenitsaAsf
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
25h 21m
€150–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Athens
28h 57m
€143–184
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to AnconaFr
2. Take the ferry from Ancona M.Ma to PatrasAbs / ...
3. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
31h 32m
€139–298
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BLQ - ATH
6h 46m
€76–237
Fly from Treviso Airport
1. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)TSF - ATH
8h 2m
€99–267
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna CentraleFr
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Skopje, Transporten Centar
3. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to GevgelijaRe
4. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
29h 1m
Bus via Vlorë
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Vlore , station
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athens
37h 29m
€130
Drive 1,812.8 km
1. Drive from Venice to Athens1,812.8 km
18h 13m
€323–466

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

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25h 21mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Venice to Athens.

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Distance: 1,333.9 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Volotea, and three other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. 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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