How to travel from Warsaw to Athens, Greece

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.

6 routes found

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.

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) to Athens (ATH).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated by

Aegean Airlines

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Rzeszów and then to Athens.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica then take the bus to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Athens.

  • Duration22h 35m
  • Distance2,319km (1,441 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Warsaw and Athens

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Warsaw to Athens

Compare travel optionsbetween Warsaw and Athens

Transport options from Warsaw to Athens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 40m
€305($305)
hourly1,641km (1,020 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 13h
€115($115)
once a week2,307km (1,434 miles)
Bus to Athens1 day 14h
€75($75)
twice a week2,399km (1,491 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 1h
€110($110)
once a week2,426km (1,507 miles)
Train to Katowice, Bus1 day 11h
€82($82)
once a week2,409km (1,497 miles)
Drive
22h 35m
€485($485)
on demand2,319km (1,441 miles)

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Airports near Athens

The following major airports near Athens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Athens
SKU
Skiros Airport (SKU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Athens
JSI
Skiathos Airport (JSI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Athens