The average train between Newark and Athens takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to Athens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Newark and Athens. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Athens at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Athens. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Athens station via Hudson Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Newark to Athens train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Newark to Athens train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Hudson Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Newark and Athens is 172.2 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 59m.