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Seven ways to Travel from Barcelona to Athens

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Cheapest
By car (3 074 km)
29 h 10 min
3074 km.
from $169
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Train, Bus
33 h 42 min
1875 km.
Train, bus via Bern
37 h 24 min
1876 km.
from $5.43
Bus via Elbasan
43 h 58 min
1876 km.
from $5.43
Bus (Bus)
45 h 7 min
1876 km.
Bus (Bus #2)
2 d
1876 km.
from $317.67

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$493.65

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$594.92

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.18–$75.95
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$227.84

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$139.24
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$82.28
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$177.21

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Bern
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$120.25

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.13–$34.18
Train from Larissa to Athens
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.13–$22.78

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
39h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$164.55

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Athens
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.04–$56.96

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Strasbourg to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
14h 19m
Frequency:
Once a week

Anumi Travel

Phone:
+355 69 232 8000
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/anumitravel/
Bus from Montpellier to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
19h 49m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
34h 6m
Frequency:
Once a week

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Email:
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Elbasan to Athens
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Tirana to Larisa
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Tourist Service Holding AD

Phone:
02 981 13 33
Email:
Website:
en.tourist-service.com/
Bus from Sofia to Athens
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$90.16

Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres

Phone:
+389 71 557 111
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/HorizontReisenSwissTravel
Bus from Bern to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Barcelona to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
35h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87

Top Lines

Phone:
+2105203350
Website:
top-lines.gr/en/
Bus from Elbasan to Athens
Ave. Duration:
8h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily

Siamos Tours

Phone:
0030 2108219900
Email:
Website:
siamostours.com/el/epikoinonia/
Bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$20.25

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Athens is to fly which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Athens. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Athens via Tirana and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 58m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Athens?

The distance between Barcelona and Athens is 1955 km. The road distance is 3077.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Barcelona to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Athens bus from?

Barcelona to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Bus or fly from Barcelona to Athens?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus via Elbasan, which costs and takes 43h 58m.

Where does the Barcelona to Athens bus arrive?

Barcelona to Athens bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Barcelona and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Barcelona. It is currently 14:42 in Barcelona and 15:42 in Athens.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Athens is 3078 km. It takes approximately 29h 7m to drive from Barcelona to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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