How to Travel from
Basel to Athens
by Plane, Route or Car
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Basel, Switzerland → Athens, Greece
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Athens
Composite routes from Basel to Athens
Cheapest
28 h 44 min
Car
2012 km.
from $110
Other
6 h 49 min
Train, Plane
1687 km.
from $165.11
28 h 5 min
1688 km.
from $5.43
38 h 3 min
Train, Ferry, Bus
1685 km.
from $387.07
9 h 15 min
Train, Plane
1687 km.
from $329.65
8 h 32 min
Train, Plane
1687 km.
from $237.41
10 h 33 min
Train, Plane
1687 km.
from $127.18
28 h 32 min
Train, Bus
1685 km.
Select a ticket
40 h
1688 km.
from $472.24
Route Navigator Basel - Athens
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Continue onto Schlettstadterstrasse
Schlettstadterstrasse, 93 м
93 м
Turn sharp right onto Türkheimerstrasse
Türkheimerstrasse, 164 м
164 м
Turn right onto Birkenstrasse
Birkenstrasse, 87 м
87 м
Turn sharp left onto Ahornstrasse
Ahornstrasse, 110 м
110 м
Turn right onto Spalenring
Spalenring, 1 km 463 м
1 km 463 м
Keep right onto Elisabethenanlage
Elisabethenanlage, 1 km 274 м
1 km 274 м
Keep right onto Grosspeterstrasse
Grosspeterstrasse, 87 м
87 м
Continue onto St. Jakobs-Strasse
St. Jakobs-Strasse, 148 м
148 м
Continue onto St. Jakobs-Strasse
St. Jakobs-Strasse, 378 м
378 м
Keep right and take E25, E35, E60, A 2, A 3 toward Luzern, Bern, Zürich, Delemont
Luzern, Bern, Zürich, Delemont, E25, E35, E60, A 2, A 3, 9 km 473 м
9 km 473 м
Keep right onto A2 and take A2 toward Chiasso Gotthard, Luzern, Bern, Arisdorf
Chiasso Gotthard, Luzern, Bern, Arisdorf, A2, 28 km 277 м
28 km 277 м
Keep left onto A2 and take E35, A1, A2 toward Chiasso Gotthard, Zürich, Luzern, Rothrist
Chiasso Gotthard, Zürich, Luzern, Rothrist, E35, A1, A2, 9 km 851 м
9 km 851 м
Keep right onto A2 and take A2 toward Chiasso, Gotthard, Luzern, Reiden
Chiasso, Gotthard, Luzern, Reiden, A2, 43 km 819 м
43 km 819 м
Keep left onto A2 and drive toward Gotthard, Interlaken, Luzern
Gotthard, Interlaken, Luzern, 194 km 913 м
194 km 913 м
Keep right onto LKW / Truck Empty
LKW / Truck Empty, 31 km 889 м
31 km 889 м
Continue onto Autostrada dei Laghi and take A8 toward MILANO
Autostrada dei Laghi, MILANO, A8, 13 km 162 м
13 km 162 м
Keep right
420 м
420 м
Turn left onto Viale Certosa
Viale Certosa, 1 km 364 м
1 km 364 м
Continue onto Piazzale Francesco Accursio
Piazzale Francesco Accursio, 3 km 562 м
3 km 562 м
Turn right onto Via Francesco Melzi d'Eril
Via Francesco Melzi d'Eril, 1 km 346 м
1 km 346 м
Turn right onto Piazzale Luigi Cadorna
Piazzale Luigi Cadorna, 73 м
73 м
Turn slight right onto Piazzale Luigi Cadorna
Piazzale Luigi Cadorna, 1 km 746 м
1 km 746 м
Turn left onto Via Edmondo De Amicis
Via Edmondo De Amicis, 1 km 290 м
1 km 290 м
Turn right onto Corso Italia
Corso Italia, 397 м
397 м
Continue onto Piazzale di Porta Lodovica
Piazzale di Porta Lodovica, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Viale Beatrice d'Este
Viale Beatrice d'Este, 342 м
342 м
Keep right onto Viale Beatrice d'Este
Viale Beatrice d'Este, 1 km 847 м
1 km 847 м
Keep right onto Viale Angelo Filippetti
Viale Angelo Filippetti, 140 м
140 м
Continue onto Corso Lodi
Corso Lodi, 1 km 698 м
1 km 698 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Corso Lodi
Corso Lodi, 193 km 875 м
193 km 875 м
Keep right onto Autostrada Adriatica and take A14, A13 toward Ancona, Ravenna, Padova, tangenziale, Bologna Borgo Panigale, Bologna centro, Bologna aeroporto, Bologna fiera
Autostrada Adriatica, Ancona, Ravenna, Padova, tangenziale, Bologna Borgo Panigale, Bologna centro, Bologna aeroporto, Bologna fiera, A14, A13, 673 km 627 м
673 km 627 м
Keep right onto Raccordo A14-Tangenziale di Bari
Raccordo A14-Tangenziale di Bari, 191 м
191 м
Keep left onto Raccordo A14-Tangenziale di Bari
Raccordo A14-Tangenziale di Bari, 4 km 408 м
4 km 408 м
Keep right and drive toward Bari Centro, Taranto, Brindisi, Lecce, Sacrario Militare Caduti Oltremare
Bari Centro, Taranto, Brindisi, Lecce, Sacrario Militare Caduti Oltremare, 113 km 738 м
113 km 738 м
Keep right
449 м
449 м
Turn sharp left onto Via Provinciale San Vito
Via Provinciale San Vito, 1 km 74 м
1 km 74 м
Keep right onto Via Provinciale San Vito
Via Provinciale San Vito, 1 km 759 м
1 km 759 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Provinciale San Vito
Via Provinciale San Vito, 1 km 312 м
1 km 312 м
Keep right onto Via de' Carpentieri
Via de' Carpentieri, 1 km 970 м
1 km 970 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Provinciale per Lecce
Via Provinciale per Lecce, 167 м
167 м
Turn left onto Via Perrino
Via Perrino, 1 km 613 м
1 km 613 м
Continue onto Viale Arno
Viale Arno, 10 м
10 м
Turn left onto Viale Arno
Viale Arno, 1 km 840 м
1 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Strada Fiume Piccolo
Strada Fiume Piccolo, 1 km 615 м
1 km 615 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Strada Fiume Piccolo
Strada Fiume Piccolo, 207 м
207 м
Turn left
372 м
372 м
Turn left
412 м
412 м
Attention, take ferry (Μπρίντιζι - Ηγουμενίτσα)
Μπρίντιζι - Ηγουμενίτσα, 251 km 191 м
251 km 191 м
Leave ferry and turn slight left
27 м
27 м
Turn right
11 km 858 м
11 km 858 м
Keep right and drive toward Βασιλικο, Καρτερι
Βασιλικο, Καρτερι, 145 м
145 м
Keep left and drive toward Καρτερι
Καρτερι, 30 м
30 м
Turn left onto Βασιλικός - Καρτέρι
Βασιλικός - Καρτέρι, 7 km 437 м
7 km 437 м
Turn left onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας
Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας, 26 km 225 м
26 km 225 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας
Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας, 3 km 457 м
3 km 457 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας
Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας, 10 km 238 м
10 km 238 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας
Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας, 16 km 389 м
16 km 389 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας
Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας, 6 km 818 м
6 km 818 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας
Ηγουμενίτσας - Πρέβεζας, 7 km 94 м
7 km 94 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Αμβρακία Οδός
Αμβρακία Οδός, 49 km 574 м
49 km 574 м
Keep right and take A5 toward Αγρίνιο, Πάτρα, Ναύπακτος
Αγρίνιο, Πάτρα, Ναύπακτος, A5, 89 km 140 м
89 km 140 м
Keep left and take Α8 toward Αθήνα, Δρέπανο, Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο
Αθήνα, Δρέπανο, Πανεπιστημιακό Νοσοκομείο, Α8, 1 km 868 м
1 km 868 м
Keep left and take Α8 toward Αθήνα, Δρέπανο
Αθήνα, Δρέπανο, Α8, 26 km 55 м
26 km 55 м
Keep right and drive toward Αίγιο Δυτικά, Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αιγίου
Αίγιο Δυτικά, Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αιγίου, 152 km 752 м
152 km 752 м
Keep right onto Αθήνα - Πάτρα and take Α8 toward Αθήνα, Πειραιάς
Αθήνα - Πάτρα, Αθήνα, Πειραιάς, Α8, 23 km 424 м
23 km 424 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Καρόλου
Καρόλου, 293 м
293 м
Turn left onto Μάρνη
Μάρνη, 282 м
282 м
Turn right onto Καματερού
Καματερού, 1 km 800 м
1 km 800 м
Turn left onto Χαριλάου Τρικούπη
Χαριλάου Τρικούπη, 112 м
112 м
Turn left onto Σόλωνος
Σόλωνος, 48 м
48 м
Turn left onto Ζωοδόχου Πηγής
Ζωοδόχου Πηγής, 80 м
80 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 9
Bus operators
Found: 13
FL
FlixBus
Website
BB
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
UI
Union Ivkoni
Website
AT
Arjani Travel
Website
MA
Marino Autolinee
Website
DT
Diamant Travel
Website
HR
Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres
Website
CE
Centrotrans Eurolines
Website
KA
KTEL Achaias
Website
ST
Siamos Tours
Website
RT
Rule Turs
Website
MT
Maxhari Tours
Website
OT
Optop Travel
Website
Train operators
Found: 8
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 37m
Hourly
$43.48–$48.91
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
1h 12m
Every 20 minutes
$35.87–$65.22
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Athens?
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Athens is to train and fly which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 10h 33m.
What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Athens?
The fastest way to get from Basel to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Basel and Athens?
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Athens. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Peiraias via Etoile Bourse, Strasbourg and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.
How far is it from Basel to Athens?
The distance between Basel and Athens is 1769 km. The road distance is 2421.9 km.
How do I travel from Basel to Athens without a car?
The best way to get from Basel to Athens without a car is to bus via Tirana which takes 28h 5m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Basel to Athens?
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Basel to Athens, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Basel to Athens bus from?
Basel to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Bus or fly from Basel to Athens?
The best way to get from Basel to Athens is to bus via Tirana which takes 28h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 5h 48m.
Where does the Basel to Athens bus arrive?
Basel to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.
What is the time difference between Basel and Athens?
Athens is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 18:22 in Basel and 19:22 in Athens.
Can I drive from Basel to Athens?
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Athens is 2422 km. It takes approximately 23h 8m to drive from Basel 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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