What is the cheapest way to get from Zakynthos (Island) to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Zakynthos (Island) to Athens is to bus and ferry and bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zakynthos (Island) to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Zakynthos (Island) to Athens is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Zakynthos (Island) and Athens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zakynthos and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Zakynthos (Island) to Athens?

The distance between Zakynthos (Island) and Athens is 302 km.

How do I travel from Zakynthos (Island) to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Zakynthos (Island) to Athens without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 30m and costs €18 - €29.

How long does it take to get from Zakynthos (Island) to Athens?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Zakynthos (Island) to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zakynthos (Island) to Athens bus from?

Zakynthos (Island) to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Zakythos, depart from Zakynthos station.

Where does the Zakynthos (Island) to Athens bus arrive?

Zakynthos (Island) to Athens bus services, operated by KTEL Zakythos, arrive at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12350+ hotels available in Athens.

Zakynthos (Island) to Athens - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Zakynthos (Island) to Athens by plane, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)ZTH - ATH
1h 56m
€57–193
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
4h 30m
€18–29
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos to Pesáda
2. Take the car ferry from Poros to Killini
3. Drive from Killini to Athens
7h 50m
€80–116
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patras
2. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
6h 30m
€25–33

Zakynthos (Island) to Athens by busferry

21Weekly Busferry

4h 30mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.3 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Zakynthos (Island), Greece and Athens, Greece?

Sky Express and Olympic Air fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, KTEL Zakythos operates a vehicle from Zakynthos to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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