There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Nicosia by plane, bus, car, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
- Take the bus from Catania Piazza Borsellino to Nicosia - P.zza San Francesco di Paolabus
7h 47m€69–191Drive, ferry, car ferry
- Drive from Athens to Patrascar
- Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
- Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Nicosiacar
27h 18m€239–362Bus, bus and ferry, train
- Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
- Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain Ic
- Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Nicosia - P.zza San Francesco di Paolabus
27h 54mBus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus
- Take the carferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry
- Take the bus from Brindisi to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
- Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Nicosia - P.zza San Francesco di Paolabus
29h 57m€117–184Train, bus, bus and ferry
- Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
- Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
- Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
- Take the bus from Bari Porto to Ferraris-Circumvesuvianabus
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Leonforte-Piratotrain Re
31h 10mBus, bus and ferry via Vlorë
- Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus
- Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
- Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Nicosia - P.zza San Francesco di Paolabus
33h 17mBus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus
- Take the busferry from Fier to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
- Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Nicosia - P.zza San Francesco di Paolabus
33h 25m
Athens to Nicosia by bus, foot, and car ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Nicosia is to fly and bus which costs €65 - €200 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Nicosia is to fly and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs €65 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Nicosia. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Nicosia - P.zza San Francesco di Paola via Vlorë and Catania Via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 17m.
The distance between Athens and Nicosia is 921 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Nicosia without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 27h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Athens to Nicosia, including transfers.
Athens to Nicosia bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, depart from Athens station.
Athens to Nicosia bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.
Nicosia is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 10:22 AM in Athens and 9:22 AM in Nicosia.
There are 178+ hotels available in Nicosia.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Nicosia, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Athens to Nicosia. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the shuttle to Via Dusmet, walk to Catania Piazza Borsellino, then take the bus to Nicosia - P.zza San Francesco di Paola. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athens to Nicosia via Patras, Bari M.ma, Villa S. Giovanni, and Tresmestieri in around 27h 18m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Athens International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Napoli Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 164160
- [email protected]
- Website
- etnatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania Piazza Borsellino to Nicosia - P.zza San Francesco di Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- etnatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania Via Archimede to Nicosia - P.zza San Francesco di Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- etnatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania Via Archimede to Nicosia - P.zza San Francesco di Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- etnatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania Via Archimede to Nicosia - P.zza San Francesco di Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- etnatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania Via Archimede to Nicosia - P.zza San Francesco di Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- etnatrasporti.it
- Phone
- +30 210 8919700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superfast Ferries
Ferry from Patras to Bari M.ma
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- Superfast Ferries
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