How to travel from London to Athens, Greece

The distance between London and Athens is around 2,467km (1,533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from London 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.

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Athens (ATH).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Sky Express

+ 7 others

5 similiar routes

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Sofia then take the bus to Athens Karolou.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sofia Central Bus Station and then to Athens.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt 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
    €765($765)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Calais then drive to Athens.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €495($495)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Athens

There are several options for getting from London to Athens by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between London and Athens is around 2,467km (1,533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,392km (1,486 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from London and Athens by plane.

The quickest way to get from London to Athens is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Athens is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between London and Athens. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Athens. It typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Athens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sofia Central Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 9h.

Union Ivkoni and Tourist Service Holding AD run regular bus services between London and Athens. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from London and Athens. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between London and Athens with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 30m.

Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Swiss Airways, KLM, ITA Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Ryanair UK and Pegasus Airlines fly between London and Athens. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Athens (ATH). These flights usually take around 3h 30m.

The flight from London to Athens typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 London to Athens. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Athens (ATH). instead which will take 4h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Athens is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

How do I get from London to Athens

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Athens

Transport options from London to Athens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
4h 25m
€220($220)
hourly2,482km (1,542 miles)
Fly to Athens (ATH)5hrs
€145($145)
hourly2,498km (1,552 miles)
Fly to Athens (ATH)5h 30m
€335($335)
hourly2,560km (1,591 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€145($145)
hourly2,467km (1,533 miles)
Train to Luton, Fly5h 10m
€150($150)
hourly2,529km (1,571 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, Fly5h 55m
€240($240)
hourly2,757km (1,713 miles)
Ferry and Bus
2 days 4h
€275($275)
twice a week3,358km (2,087 miles)
Bus
2 days 9h
€195($195)
3 times a week3,603km (2,239 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 5h
€765($765)
once a week3,312km (2,058 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, bus1 day 9h
€615($615)
once a week3,392km (2,107 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, bus2 days
€825($825)
once a week3,874km (2,407 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 6h
€495($495)
every 3 hours3,136km (1,948 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