How to travel from Athens to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Athens and Berlin is around 1,866km (1,160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Athens to Berlin 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 Athens (ATH) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated byRyanair+ 6 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Praha and then to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus].

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Praha ÚAN Florenc then take the train to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration24h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Berlin.

  • Duration22h 5m
  • Distance2,327km (1,446 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Athens to Berlin by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Athens and Berlin is around 1,866km (1,160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,803km (1,120 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Athens and Berlin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Berlin is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Athens and Berlin. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Berlin. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Berlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Praha. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

Korona Travel, FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, Arda Tur, Racic Eurobus and Citylines run regular bus services between Athens and Berlin. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Athens and Berlin. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Berlin Brandenburg (BER). The flight takes around 3hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Berlin with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Swiss Airways and easyJet fly between Athens and Berlin. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Berlin Brandenburg (BER). These flights usually take around 3hrs.

The flight from Athens to Berlin typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Berlin Brandenburg (BER).

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) 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 Athens and Berlin. The distance is around 2,327km (1,446 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Berlin is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Athens to Berlin

Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Berlin

Transport options from Athens to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 20m
€170($170)
every 30 mins1,866km (1,160 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 13h
€115($115)
once a week2,386km (1,482 miles)
Bus via Pazardzhik Bus Station1 day 18h
€145($145)
once daily2,691km (1,672 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
24h 55m
€120($120)
once a week2,434km (1,513 miles)
Train to Thessaloniki, bus1 day 7h
€130($130)
once a week2,554km (1,587 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 15h
€105($105)
once a week2,695km (1,674 miles)
Drive
22h 5m
€490($490)
on demand2,327km (1,446 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

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

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin