How to travel from Athens to Lindos, Greece
The distance between Athens and Lindos is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Athens to Lindos by ferry, taxi, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lindos → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Rhodes (RHO) then take the bus to Lindos.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Taxi
Take a ferry to Syros and then to Rhodes then take a taxi to Líndos.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Lindos
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Lindos by ferry, taxi, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Athens and Lindos is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (274 miles)
It takes around 12h 15m to get from Athens and Lindos by ferry and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Lindos is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Lindos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Lindos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Rhodes (RHO) then take the bus to Lindos. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Lindos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Rhodes (RHO) then take the bus to Lindos. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Athens to Lindos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Rhodes (RHO) then take the bus to Lindos. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Lindos is Rhodes International Airport (RHO) (RHO) which is approximately 35km (21 miles) from Lindos. Karpathos Airport (AOK) (AOK) and Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) 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 Lindos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syros and then to Rhodes then take a taxi to Líndos. instead which will take 12h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Lindos is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Lindos
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | €105($105) | hourly | 502km (312 miles) |
Ferry and Taxi + 2 similar | 12h 15m | €225($225) | 3 times a week | 522km (324 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 1 day 6h | €120($120) | once a week | 725km (450 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 8h | €80($80) | once daily | 1,939km (1,205 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Lindos
Ferry operators
Yeşil Marmaris Lines
Bus companies
KTEL Rodou
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Airports near Lindos
The following major airports near Lindos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Rhodes International Airport (RHO)
- Distance
- 35km (21 miles) from Lindos
Karpathos Airport (AOK)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Lindos
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Lindos