How to travel from Athens to Munich, Germany

The distance between Athens and Munich is around 1,587km (986 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Athens to Munich 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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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Athens (ATH) to Munich (MUC).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Sky Express

+ 6 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Thessaloniki and then to Munich.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Munich.

  • Duration24h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Distance2,025km (1,258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Munich

There are several options for getting from Athens to Munich by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 24h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Athens and Munich is around 1,587km (986 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,496km (930 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Athens and Munich by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Munich is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Munich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Munich. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Munich (MUC). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

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

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

KTEL Thessalonikis, Crazy Holidays, Siamos Tours, Euro Bus MK, Durmo Tours, Bashkim Tours and Nasir Tours run regular bus services between Athens and Munich. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Athens and Munich. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Munich with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, ITA Airways, Pegasus Airlines and Brussels Airlines fly between Athens and Munich. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Munich (MUC). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.

The flight from Athens to Munich typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Munich (MUC).

The closest major airport to Munich is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Munich. Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) 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 Munich. The distance is around 2,025km (1,258 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Munich is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Munich

Transport options from Athens to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
€200($200)
every 30 mins1,587km (986 miles)
Plane and Train5h 50m
€355($355)
every 30 mins1,975km (1,227 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 1h
€160($160)
once a week2,075km (1,290 miles)
Bus via Kumanovo1 day 7h
€140($140)
twice a week2,062km (1,281 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
24h 55m
€125($125)
once a week2,123km (1,319 miles)
Train to Larissa, Bus1 day 13h
€260($260)
once a week2,489km (1,547 miles)
Drive
19h 25m
€425($425)
on demand2,025km (1,258 miles)

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Airports near Munich

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Munich
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Munich
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Munich