How to travel from Amsterdam to Athens, Greece
The distance between Amsterdam and Athens is around 2,231km (1,386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Amsterdam to Athens 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 Athens → Amsterdam if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Athens (ATH).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost€250($250)
Transavia Holland
+ 9 others4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Athens.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then Wien Hbf and then to Bratislava-Petrzalka then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€240($240)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amsterdam and Athens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Amsterdam to Athens by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Amsterdam and Athens is around 2,231km (1,386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,164km (1,345 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Amsterdam and Athens by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Athens is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Amsterdam and Athens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Amsterdam and Athens. We recommend that you fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amsterdam and Athens. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Amsterdam to Athens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.
FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Amsterdam and Athens. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Amsterdam and Athens. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Amsterdam and Athens with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 20m.
Transavia Holland, Aegean Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Swiss Airways, Tarom, easyJet, ITA Airways and British Airways fly between Amsterdam and Athens. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and and arrive into Athens (ATH). These flights usually take around 3h 20m.
The flight from Amsterdam to Athens typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) 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 Amsterdam and Athens. The distance is around 2,810km (1,746 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amsterdam to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Amsterdam and Athens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 15m | €250($250) | hourly | 2,231km (1,386 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | €315($315) | every 2 hours | 2,335km (1,451 miles) |
| Train to Eindhoven Centraal, Fly | 5h 45m | €175($175) | hourly | 2,249km (1,398 miles) |
| Train to Duesseldorf Hbf, Fly | 6hrs | €300($300) | every 3 hours | 2,263km (1,406 miles) |
| Train to Koeln Hbf, Fly | 7h 10m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 2,257km (1,402 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 23h | €135($135) | 6 times a week | 3,211km (1,996 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 5h | €240($240) | once a week | 2,977km (1,850 miles) |
| Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, bus | 1 day 7h | €215($215) | 3 times a week | 2,878km (1,788 miles) |
| Train to Linz Hbf, Bus | 1 day 18h | €175($175) | twice daily | 3,008km (1,869 miles) |
| Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, bus | 1 day 23h | €375($375) | once a week | 3,540km (2,199 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | €590($590) | on demand | 2,810km (1,746 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Amsterdam and Athens
Airlines
Transavia Holland
Aegean Airlines
Air Serbia
Train operators
Bus companies
Simeonidis Tours
Korona Travel
Nasir Tours
Siamos Tours
Union Ivkoni
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