The distance between Warsaw and Athens is around 1,641km (1,020 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Warsaw 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 → Warsaw if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) to Athens (ATH).
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+ 3 othersTake the bus to Rzeszów and then to Athens.
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Take the train to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens.
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There are several options for getting from Warsaw to Athens by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).
The distance between Warsaw and Athens is around 1,641km (1,020 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,598km (993 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Warsaw and Athens by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Warsaw to Athens is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Warsaw and Athens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Warsaw and Athens. We recommend that you fly from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Warsaw and Athens. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Warsaw and Athens with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 1 day 14h.
Neo Bus, Eurores, Siamos Tours and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Warsaw and Athens. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Warsaw and Athens. Flights depart from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) and arrive at Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Warsaw and Athens with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss Airways fly between Warsaw and Athens. Flights depart from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) and and arrive into Athens (ATH). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Warsaw to Athens typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Warsaw and Athens. The distance is around 2,319km (1,441 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Warsaw to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €305 ($305).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 40m | €305($305) | hourly | 1,641km (1,020 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 13h | €115($115) | once a week | 2,307km (1,434 miles) |
Bus to Athens | 1 day 14h | €75($75) | twice a week | 2,399km (1,491 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | €110($110) | once a week | 2,426km (1,507 miles) |
Train to Katowice, Bus | 1 day 11h | €82($82) | once a week | 2,409km (1,497 miles) |
Drive | 22h 35m | €485($485) | on demand | 2,319km (1,441 miles) |
Simeonidis Tours
Korona Travel
Autokar Polska
Neo Bus
Eurores
Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Athens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.