The distance between Marseille and Athens is around 1,753km (1,089 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille 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 from Marseille (MRS) to Athens (ATH).
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Take the bus to Plovdiv and then to Athens.
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Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then Zürich HB and then to Bratislava-Petrzalka then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens.
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There are several options for getting from Marseille to Athens by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Marseille and Athens is around 1,753km (1,089 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,654km (1,027 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Marseille and Athens by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Athens is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Athens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Marseille and Athens. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Athens. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Athens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Plovdiv. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.
Dary Commerce and Tourist Service Holding AD run regular bus services between Marseille and Athens. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Marseille and Athens. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Athens with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.
Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa and Air France fly between Marseille and Athens. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Athens (ATH). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.
The flight from Marseille to Athens typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Athens. The distance is around 2,612km (1,623 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €220($220) | 5 times a day | 1,753km (1,089 miles) |
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Fly | 5hrs | €260($260) | 5 times a day | 2,122km (1,319 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6hrs | €375($375) | every 4 hours | 1,797km (1,117 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 19h | €71($71) | twice a week | 3,044km (1,892 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 7h | €750($750) | once a week | 3,423km (2,127 miles) |
Train to Mannheim Hbf, bus | 1 day 11h | €280($280) | once a week | 3,433km (2,133 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 15h | €255($255) | once daily | 2,772km (1,722 miles) |
Drive | 24h 50m | €545($550) | on demand | 2,612km (1,623 miles) |
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The following major airports near Athens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.