How to travel from Athens to Frankfurt, Germany
The distance between Athens and Frankfurt is around 1,863km (1,158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Athens to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Frankfurt (FRA).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost€275($275)
Aegean Airlines
+ 6 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Thessaloniki then Mannheim and then to Frankfurt.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Mannheim then take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Frankfurt am Main.
- Duration22h 10m
- Distance2,371km (1,474 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Frankfurt
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Frankfurt by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).
The distance between Athens and Frankfurt is around 1,863km (1,158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,800km (1,118 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Athens and Frankfurt by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Frankfurt is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €275 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Frankfurt, 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 Athens and Frankfurt. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki and Mannheim. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
KTEL Thessalonikis, Crazy Holidays, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Blablabus and Korona Travel run regular bus services between Athens and Frankfurt. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 3hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Frankfurt with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.
Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and ITA Airways fly between Athens and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA). These flights usually take around 3hrs.
The flight from Athens to Frankfurt typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA).
The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Frankfurt. The distance is around 2,371km (1,474 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Frankfurt is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €275 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Frankfurt
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4hrs | €275($275) | every 30 mins | 1,863km (1,158 miles) |
| Fly to Cologne Bonn (CGN), Train | 5h 10m | €195($195) | every 2 hours | 2,158km (1,341 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 20m | €345($345) | hourly | 1,925km (1,196 miles) |
| Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), Train | 5h 45m | €330($330) | hourly | 2,262km (1,405 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | €160($160) | once a week | 2,504km (1,556 miles) |
| Bus via Praha | 1 day 15h | €125($125) | once a week | 2,569km (1,597 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | €150($150) | once a week | 2,546km (1,582 miles) |
| Train to Thessaloniki, bus | 1 day 7h | €140($140) | once a week | 2,721km (1,691 miles) |
| Train to Larissa, Bus | 1 day 20h | €330($330) | once a week | 3,103km (1,928 miles) |
Drive | 22h 10m | €495($500) | on demand | 2,371km (1,474 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Frankfurt
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Air Serbia
Train operators
Bus companies
Crazy Holidays
KTEL Thessalonikis
Siamos Tours
Airports near Frankfurt
The following major airports near Frankfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt