How to travel from Copenhagen to Athens, Greece

The distance between Copenhagen and Athens is around 2,186km (1,358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Copenhagen 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.

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Fly

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Athens (ATH).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated by

Aegean Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Belgrade and then to Athens.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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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 7h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Athens.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance3,091km (1,920 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Athens

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Athens by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Copenhagen and Athens is around 2,186km (1,358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,137km (1,328 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Copenhagen and Athens by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Athens is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Athens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Copenhagen and Athens. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Athens. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Athens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Belgrade. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Lasta, FP Travel, FlixBus, Sindbad and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Athens. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Copenhagen and Athens. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Copenhagen and Athens with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 10m.

Aegean Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air International, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines fly between Copenhagen and Athens. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Athens (ATH). These flights usually take around 3h 10m.

The flight from Copenhagen to Athens typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) 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 Copenhagen and Athens. The distance is around 3,091km (1,920 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €320 ($320).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Athens

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Athens

Transport options from Copenhagen to Athens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 10m
€320($320)
hourly2,186km (1,358 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 18h
€250($250)
once a week2,971km (1,846 miles)
Bus via Wrocław, Dworzec Autobusowy2 days
€125($125)
once a week3,233km (2,009 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 7h
€275($275)
once a week3,197km (1,987 miles)
Train to Salzburg Hbf, bus1 day 14h
€395($395)
once a week3,510km (2,181 miles)
Train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Bus2 days
€145($145)
4 times a week3,169km (1,969 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
€650($650)
on demand3,091km (1,920 miles)

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Airports near Athens

The following major airports near Athens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Athens
SKU
Skiros Airport (SKU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Athens
JSI
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Athens