How to travel from Aarhus to Athens, Greece
The distance between Aarhus and Athens is around 2,359km (1,466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Aarhus to Athens by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Athens → Aarhus if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Aarhus (AAR) to Athens (ATH).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost€220($220)
+ 4 others4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Athens.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Dresden Hauptbahnhof then take the bus to Prague and then to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€265($265)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Athens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Athens by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Aarhus and Athens is around 2,359km (1,466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,255km (1,401 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Aarhus and Athens by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Athens is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Athens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Aarhus and Athens. We recommend that you fly from Aarhus (AAR) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aarhus and Athens. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Athens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 22h.
FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Aarhus and Athens. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Aarhus and Athens. Flights depart from Aarhus (AAR) and arrive at Athens (ATH) - via Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Aarhus to Athens. There is however a flight that goes via Copenhagen (CPH). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Aarhus to Athens typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Aarhus (AAR) and and arrive into Athens (ATH).
The closest major airport to Athens is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Athens. Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) and Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Aarhus and Athens. The distance is around 2,960km (1,839 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Athens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 5h 15m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 2,359km (1,466 miles) |
| Train to Vejle St., Fly | 6hrs | €220($220) | hourly | 2,412km (1,499 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 5m | €370($370) | hourly | 2,553km (1,586 miles) |
| Train to CPH Lufthavn, Fly | 7h 15m | €350($350) | hourly | 2,511km (1,561 miles) |
| Train to Hamburg Hbf, Fly | 8h 40m | €375($375) | twice daily | 2,493km (1,549 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 22h | €130($130) | 6 times a week | 3,190km (1,982 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | €265($265) | once a week | 3,105km (1,929 miles) |
| Train to Hamburg Dammtor, bus | 1 day 6h | €470($475) | once a week | 3,316km (2,060 miles) |
| Train to København H, bus | 1 day 21h | €290($290) | once a week | 3,296km (2,048 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | €620($620) | on demand | 2,960km (1,839 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Aarhus and Athens
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Radina VIP
Simeonidis Tours
Korona Travel
Airports near Athens
The following major airports near Athens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Athens
Skiros Airport (SKU)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Athens
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Athens