How to travel from Athens to Zurich, Switzerland
The distance between Athens and Zurich is around 1,683km (1,046 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Athens to Zurich 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 Zurich → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Zurich (ZRH).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costCHF 280($280)
Aegean Airlines
+ 5 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Kumanovo and then to Zurich.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costCHF 160($160)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Budapest Hotel Platanus then take the train to Zuerich Hb.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costCHF 135($135)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Zurich
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Zurich by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around CHF 115 ($115) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 280 ($280).
The distance between Athens and Zurich is around 1,683km (1,046 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,617km (1,005 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Athens and Zurich by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Zurich is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx CHF 280 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Zurich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around CHF 115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Zurich. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Zurich (ZRH). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Zurich. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kumanovo. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.
Siamos Tours and Euro Bus MK run regular bus services between Athens and Zurich. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Zurich. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Zurich with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Aegean Airlines, Swiss Airways, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, ITA Airways and Air Serbia fly between Athens and Zurich. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Zurich (ZRH). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Athens to Zurich typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Zurich (ZRH).
The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) 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 Zurich. The distance is around 2,338km (1,452 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Zurich is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around CHF 280 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Zurich
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 50m | CHF 280($280) | every 30 mins | 1,683km (1,046 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 55m | CHF 175($175) | every 30 mins | 1,844km (1,146 miles) |
| Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train | 6h 35m | CHF 345($350) | every 30 mins | 2,044km (1,270 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train | 6h 50m | CHF 250($255) | hourly | 1,807km (1,123 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 12h | CHF 160($160) | twice a week | 2,428km (1,509 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 7h | CHF 135($135) | once a week | 2,615km (1,625 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 9h | CHF 115($115) | once a week | 2,543km (1,580 miles) |
| Train to Thessaloniki, bus | 1 day 10h | CHF 115($115) | twice a week | 2,442km (1,518 miles) |
| Train to Larissa, bus | 1 day 17h | CHF 275($280) | once a week | 2,801km (1,740 miles) |
Drive | 22h 20m | CHF 485($490) | on demand | 2,338km (1,452 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Zurich
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
Siamos Tours
Autokar Polska
Simeonidis Tours
Durmo Tours
Euro Bus MK
Train operators
SBB GmbH
Airports near Zurich
The following major airports near Zurich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance
- 9km (5 miles) from Zurich
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Zurich
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Distance
- 225km (140 miles) from Zurich