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How to Travel from

Zurich to Athens

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Transport providers

Airlines

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$547.07

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$394.40–$954.19

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$547.07

Train operators

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Milan Centrale to Ancona
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$38.17–$120.86

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Ancona
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.81–$43.26

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$52.16–$95.42
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$139.95
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$49.62

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Thessaloniki to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.18–$34.35

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:
+389 (2) 3 164 255
Website:
mzt.mk/?lang=mk
Train from Veles to Gevgelija
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$27.99

Bus operators

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Zürich HB to Tirana,
Ave. Duration:
28h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.66

Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres

Phone:
+389 71 557 111
Website:
web.facebook.com/HorizontReisenSwissTravel
Bus from Bern to Veles
Ave. Duration:
16h 3m
Frequency:
Twice a week

KTEL Achaias

Phone:
+30 2610 623 888
Website:
ktelachaias.gr/
Bus from Patras to Athens,
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$29.26

KTEL Thessalonikis

Phone:
+30 2310 500111
Website:
ktelthes.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Athens,
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$52.14

Siamos Tours

Phone:
0030 2108219900
Website:
siamostours.com/el/epikoinonia/
Bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.54–$20.36

Hak Bus

Phone:
+389 75 209 209
Website:
hakbus.org/
Bus from Zürich hbf to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
20h 47m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Rule Turs

Phone:
+389 2 240 2528
Website:
facebook.com/RuleTursSk
Bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
3 times a week

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Ancona M.Ma to Patras
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.14–$216.28

Questions and Answers

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 $97.83 - $206.52 and takes 5h 41m.

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 41m and costs $97.83 - $206.52 .

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 hbf and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Kumanovo and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 47m.

How far is it from Zurich to Athens?

The distance between Zurich and Athens is 1683 km. The road distance is 2341.6 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 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 Hak Bus, depart from Zürich hbf station.

Bus or fly from Zurich to Athens?

The best way to get from Zurich to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $97.83 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs and takes 31h 47m.

Where does the Zurich to Athens bus arrive?

Zurich to Athens bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 15:27 in Zurich and 16:27 in Athens.

Can I drive from Zurich to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Athens is 2342 km. It takes approximately 22h 19m to drive from Zurich to Athens.

Which airlines fly from Zurich Airport Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Airport?

Croatia Airlines, Swiss and Aegean Airlines offer flights from Zurich Airport Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Athens?

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