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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Athens is to fly which costs €85 - €180 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €85 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Athens. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Ferizaj and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 4m.

How far is it from Zurich to Athens?

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

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 39m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Athens bus from?

Zurich to Athens bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, depart from Zürich station.

Bus or fly from Zurich to Athens?

The best way to get from Zurich to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs €120 - €135 and takes 31h 4m.

Where does the Zurich to Athens bus arrive?

Zurich to Athens bus services, operated by Arditi Tours, arrive at Ferizaj station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 10:37 PM in Zurich and 11:37 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Zurich to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Athens is 2219 km. It takes approximately 23h 40m to drive from Zurich to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 5443+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Athens by plane, train, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)ZRH - ATH
5h 44m
€86–177
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr / ...
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Pristina
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníki
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
28h 39m
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to FeldkirchRjx
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Budapest-KelenfoeldRjx
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessaloniki
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
35h 34m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athens
22h 18m
€447–626
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Ferizaj
2. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Thessaloníki
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Square
31h 4m
€124–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Kumanovo
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Athens
35h 10m
€93–157
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Zürich HB to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens
39h 24m
Drive 2,218.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Athens2,218.8 km
23h 40m
€397–573

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

41Weekly Planes

3h 33mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Athens, Greece?

Swiss, Aegean Airlines, and Croatia Airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Ferizaj, Thessaloníki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 31h 4m.

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