How to Travel from
Athens to Ireland
by Route or Car
Eight ways to Travel from Athens to Ireland
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 823 km)
40 h 26 min
3823 km.
from $210
Other
Train, bus via Bucharest, Train, bus via Bucharest
2 d 1 h 46 min
2938 km.
from $389.61
Bus, Plane (Fly to Belfast City Airport)
11 h 36 min
2938 km.
from $217.18
Bus, Plane (Fly to Belfast International Airport)
11 h 32 min
2938 km.
from $156.27
Bus, Plane (Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock)
11 h 17 min
2938 km.
from $178.01
Bus
2 d 6 h 49 min
2937 km.
from $294.52
Train, Bus
2 d 8 h 43 min
2937 km.
from $380.80
Bus, Train
2 d 20 h 21 min
2938 km.
from $242.12
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$382.13
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.42–$254.76
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.49
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ireland
Ave. Duration:
9h 1m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$509.51
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.07–$420.35
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$394.87
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$598.68
British Airways
Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$394.87
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$522.25
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.27–$509.51
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$331.18–$624.15
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$496.77
Aer Lingus
Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.54–$1,910.66
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cork
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$394.87
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$331.18
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$331.18
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$700.58
Ryanair UK
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$407.61
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$58.59–$242.02
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Sofia to Băile
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.49–$54.77
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Athens to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
21h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.22–$89.16
Citylines
Bus from Athens Chiou to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.58–$58.59
Tarsin
Bus from Rădăuți to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$38.21–$254.76
Matei Unitrans
Bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
41h 17m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$165.59
Simeonidis Tours
Bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
9h 44m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.69–$95.53
Bus from Thessaloniki to Suceava
Ave. Duration:
24h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.54
Bus from Thessaloniki to Timișoara,
Ave. Duration:
18h 26m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$70.06–$165.59
Expressway
Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Knock Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$22.93
Bus Éireann
Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Knock Airport to Galway,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Trans Nicolaescu
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Rădăuţi
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$38.21
Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Suceava
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$52.22
Train from Băile Herculane to Timisoara
Ave. Duration:
4h 34m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$21.65
Translink UK
Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$26.75
Hellenic Train
Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$34.39
Astra Trans Carpatic
Train from Băile Herculane to Timisoara
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Other operators
Blue Star Ferries
Other from Port of Piraeus to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
27h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.27–$203.80
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Ireland?
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Ireland is to fly which costs $76.09 - $217.39 and takes 8h 4m.
What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Ireland?
The fastest way to get from Athens to Ireland is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $76.09 - $217.39 .
Is there a direct flight between Athens and Ireland?
Yes, there are direct flights between Athens and Ireland; these take 4h 30m and cost $65.22 - $195.65 .
How far is it from Athens to Ireland?
The distance between Athens and Ireland is 2933 km.
How do I travel from Athens to Ireland without a car?
The best way to get from Athens to Ireland without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 2 days 1h and costs $163.04 - $423.91 .
How long does it take to get from Athens to Ireland?
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Athens to Ireland, including transfers.
Bus or fly from Athens to Ireland?
The best way to get from Athens to Ireland is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $76.09 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 2 days 6h.
What is the time difference between Athens and Ireland?
Ireland is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 21:56 in Athens and 19:56 in Ireland.
Where can I stay near Ireland?
There are 28+ hotels available in Ireland. Prices start at $42.41 per night.
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