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There are 10 ways to get from Arad to Athens by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Arad

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    1. Fly from Arad (ARW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ARW - ATH
    5h 53m
    €73–224

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bekescsaba to Szeged-Rokustrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Szeged to Thessaloníkibus bus
    3. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train Ic
    20h 52m
    €99–158

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Thessalonikibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to Port of Piraeusferry ferry Bsf
    2d 1h
    €247–577

  4. Drive  1,212.1 km

    1. Drive from Arad to Athenscar car 1,212.1 km
    14h 21m
    €227–327

  5. Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BEG - ATH
    9h 17m
    €115–229

  6. Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain train
    2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain train
    3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BUD - ATH
    8h 57m
    €75–188

  7. Train to Oradea International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Arad to Oradeatrain train
    2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane OMR - ATH
    10h 34m
    €104–246

  8. Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane TSR - ATH
    9h 32m
    €106–226

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus bus 1896
    2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athensbus bus
    21h
    €80–124

  10. Bus via Atheny, F.P. Travel Holidays

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus bus 1896
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade, "BAS" bus station, block 42, Antifašisticke borbe to Atheny, F.P. Travel Holidaysbus bus
    22h 18m
    €136–145

Arad to Athens by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration21hAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 980.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Athens, Greece?

Anima Wings, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Arad (ARW) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arad to Athens via Belgrade bus station and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 21h.

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