What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to France?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to France is to fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to France?

The fastest way to get from Athens to France is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to France. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Tirana and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 42m.

How far is it from Athens to France?

The distance between Athens and France is 1584 km. The road distance is 2813.1 km.

How do I travel from Athens to France without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to France without a car is to bus which takes 36h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to France?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Athens to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to France bus from?

Athens to France bus services, operated by Top Lines, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to France?

The best way to get from Athens to France is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 36h 42m.

Where does the Athens to France bus arrive?

Athens to France bus services, operated by Top Lines, arrive at Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave station.

What is the time difference between Athens and France?

France is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 7:18 PM in Athens and 6:18 PM in France.

Can I drive from Athens to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to France is 2813 km. It takes approximately 27h 28m to drive from Athens to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 21954+ hotels available in France.

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There are 10 ways to get from Athens to France by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ATH - NCE
5h 47m
€85–242
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ATH - LYS
6h 21m
€75–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Paris Gare de Lyonbus
36h 42m
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus
3. Take the nighttrain from Budapest-Keleti to Stuttgart Hbfnighttrain En
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Paris Esttrain Tgv
37h 47m
€238–422
Drive 2,813.1 km
1. Drive from Athens to Pariscar 2,813.1 km
27h 28m
€528–763
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ATH - MRS
6h 1m
€76–246
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ATH - CDG
6h 56m
€96–261
Fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane ATH - ORY
6h 38m
€104–319
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Paris Nordbus
45h 42m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Athens to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Pariscar
31h 57m
€512–738

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights

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Distance: 1,583.9 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and France?

easyJet, Aegean Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Hôtel de Ville via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 36h 42m.

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