How to travel from Milan to Athens, Greece
The distance between Milan and Athens is around 1,535km (954 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Milan to Athens by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Athens → Milan if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Athens (ATH).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost€100($100)
+ 8 others5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sofia and then to Athens.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Ancona then take the bus to Kalambaka then take the train to Athens.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Athens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Milan to Athens by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 3h 50m.
The distance between Milan and Athens is around 1,535km (954 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,462km (908 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Milan and Athens by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Athens is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Athens, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Milan and Athens. We recommend that you fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milan and Athens. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Athens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sofia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
Georg, Yubim, Union Ivkoni, Valeross and Tourist Service Holding AD run regular bus services between Milan and Athens. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Milan and Athens. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa (MXP) and arrive at Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Milan and Athens with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
easyJet, Sky Express, Wizz Air, Aegean Airlines, Air Albania, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines, Swiss Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ryanair fly between Milan and Athens. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa (MXP) and and arrive into Athens (ATH). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Milan to Athens typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa (MXP) and and arrive into Athens (ATH).
The closest major airport to Athens is Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Athens. Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) and Skiathos Airport (JSI) (JSI) 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 Milan and Athens. The distance is around 2,108km (1,310 miles) by road and it will take around 20hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Athens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 3h 50m | €100($100) | hourly | 1,603km (996 miles) |
| Fly to Athens (ATH) | 3h 55m | €115($115) | hourly | 1,539km (956 miles) |
| Fly to Athens (ATH) | 4h 15m | €175($175) | hourly | 1,599km (994 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | €125($125) | hourly | 1,535km (954 miles) |
| Train to Venezia Mestre, Fly | 5h 35m | €145($145) | every 2 hours | 1,578km (981 miles) |
| Train to Zuerich Hb, Fly | 6h 50m | €350($350) | every 2 hours | 1,931km (1,200 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | €215($215) | once daily | 2,276km (1,414 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | €170($170) | once a week | 1,844km (1,146 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, bus | 1 day 7h | €140($140) | once a week | 2,151km (1,337 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 3h | €165($165) | 6 times a week | 1,627km (1,011 miles) |
Drive | 20hrs | €440($440) | on demand | 2,108km (1,310 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Milan and Athens
Airlines
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Air Albania
Bus companies
Portokalidis Tours
Durmo Tours
Siamos Tours
Georg
Train operators
Ferry operators
Superfast ferries
Airports near Athens
The following major airports near Athens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.
Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Athens
Skiros Airport (SKU)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Athens
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Athens