How to travel from Naples to Athens, Greece
The distance between Naples and Athens is around 930km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Naples to Athens by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Athens → Naples if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Naples (NAP) to Athens (ATH).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€110($110)
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bari Banca Popolare di Bari then take a ferry to Durrës then take the bus to Athens.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Ancona then Igoumenitsa and then to Athens - KTEL Kifisou.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple bus operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Bari-Porto then take a ferry to Patras then take the bus to Kiato then take the train to Athens.
- Duration22h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Brindisi then take a ferry to Igoumenitsa then drive to Athens.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Athens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naples to Athens by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 2h 30m.
The distance between Naples and Athens is around 930km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 873km (543 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Naples and Athens by plane.
The quickest way to get from Naples to Athens is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Athens is to fly which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naples and Athens. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Naples and Athens. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Naples to Athens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ancona, Ancona and Igoumenitsa. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
Linea 2 Mari, Portokalidis Tours and KTEL Thesprotias run regular bus services between Naples and Athens. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Naples and Athens. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and arrive at Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Naples and Athens with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.
easyJet, Aegean Airlines and ITA Airways fly between Naples and Athens. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and and arrive into Athens (ATH). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.
The flight from Naples to Athens typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naples to Athens. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Athens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €110($110) | hourly | 930km (578 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €130($130) | hourly | 1,363km (847 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | €135($135) | once daily | 1,224km (760 miles) |
| Bus to Via Carducci, ferry | 1 day 4h | €165($165) | 5 times a week | 1,280km (795 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 7h | €195($195) | once a week | 1,737km (1,080 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 22h 45m | €140($140) | once daily | 1,092km (678 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 45m | €245($245) | once daily | 1,099km (683 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 23hrs | €140($140) | once daily | 1,145km (711 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naples and Athens
Bus companies
Marozzi VT
Sita Sud
Marino Autolinee
Albtrans sh.p.k
Train operators
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
Ferry operators
Superfast ferries
Adria Ferries
Grandi Navi Veloci
Grimaldi Lines
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