How to travel from Athens to Dublin, Ireland
The distance between Athens and Dublin is around 2,920km (1,814 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Athens to Dublin by plane, train, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dublin → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Dublin (DUB).
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical cost€150($150)
+ 8 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Szeged and then to Nădlac then take a ferry to Liverpool and then to Dublin.
- Duration3 days 6h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Sofia then take a ferry to London Victoria Station then take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€490($490)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Dublin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Dublin by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 5h 40m.
The distance between Athens and Dublin is around 2,920km (1,814 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,855km (1,774 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Athens and Dublin by plane.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Dublin is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Dublin is to fly which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Dublin. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Dublin. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Dublin. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 4h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Dublin with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 35m.
Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, British Airways, KLM, Eurowings and Turkish Airlines fly between Athens and Dublin. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Dublin (DUB). These flights usually take around 4h 35m.
The flight from Athens to Dublin typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Dublin (DUB).
The closest major airport to Dublin is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dublin. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Athens to Dublin. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Dublin (DUB). instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Dublin is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Dublin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5h 40m | €150($150) | every 30 mins | 2,920km (1,814 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 3 days 6h | €200($200) | 3 times a week | 3,988km (2,478 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 1h | €490($490) | twice a week | 3,928km (2,441 miles) |
| Train to Thessaloniki, bus and ferry | 2 days 12h | €215($215) | once a week | 4,435km (2,756 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Dublin
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Aer Lingus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Balkan Horn
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Matei Unitrans
Transmarian
Bus companies
Georg
Simeonidis Tours
FP Travel
Volan
Airports near Dublin
The following major airports near Dublin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 9km (5 miles) from Dublin
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 179km (112 miles) from Dublin
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 192km (120 miles) from Dublin