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 €80 - €170 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 €80 - €170.

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 €80 - €170. 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 3:43 AM in Zurich and 4:43 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Zurich to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Athens is 2219 km. It takes approximately 23h 49m to drive from Zurich to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12262+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Athens by plane, train, bus, car ferry, 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)plane ZRH - ATH
5h 44m
€81–167
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
28h 39m
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Feldkirchtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
35h 34m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Venezia Mestretrain Ec
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Patrascarferry
4. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
47h 43m
€293–431
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Ferizajbus
2. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
31h 4m
€124–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich HB to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
39h 20m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Athenscar
22h 25m
€437–614
Drive 2,218.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Athenscar 2,218.8 km
23h 49m
€390–563

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

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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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) 4 times a day. 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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