How to travel from Stockholm to Athens, Greece

The distance between Stockholm and Athens is around 2,523km (1,568 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Stockholm 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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Fly

Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Athens (ATH).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 9 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Athens.

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Dresden Hauptbahnhof then take the bus to Prague and then to Thessaloniki then take the train to Athens.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Athens.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance3,740km (2,324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Athens

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Athens by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 2 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).

The distance between Stockholm and Athens is around 2,523km (1,568 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,407km (1,496 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Stockholm and Athens by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Athens is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Athens, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stockholm and Athens. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stockholm and Athens. It typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Athens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 12h.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Stockholm and Athens. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2 days 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Stockholm and Athens. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and arrive at Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Stockholm and Athens with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 35m.

Scandinavian Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Norwegian Air International, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Swiss Airways, Lufthansa, Ukraine International Airlines, Air France and Ryanair fly between Stockholm and Athens. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and and arrive into Athens (ATH). These flights usually take around 3h 35m.

The flight from Stockholm to Athens typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) 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 Stockholm and Athens. The distance is around 3,740km (2,324 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).

How do I get from Stockholm to Athens

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Athens

Transport options from Stockholm to Athens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 35m
€360($360)
hourly2,523km (1,568 miles)
Fly to Athens (ATH)6h 20m
€720($720)
hourly3,410km (2,119 miles)
Bus
2 days 12h
€175($175)
6 times a week4,086km (2,539 miles)
Train and Bus + 3 similar
1 day 17h
€215($215)
once a week3,662km (2,276 miles)
Train to Malmö Centralstation, bus1 day 18h
€450($450)
once a week4,131km (2,567 miles)
Train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Bus2 days 6h
€160($160)
3 times a week3,781km (2,350 miles)
Bus and Train2 days 21h
€205($205)
once a week4,670km (2,902 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
€785($785)
on demand3,740km (2,324 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