There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Paestum by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, busferry, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Naples Airport, train
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ATH - NAP
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain
6h 31m€64–215Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Athens to Port of Igoumenitsacar
- Take the carferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry
- Drive from Port Of Bari to Paestumcar
18h 47m€178–268Bus, 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 Casertatrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Caserta to Salernotrain Re
- Take the train from Salerno to Paestumtrain Re
20h 55mBus, car ferry, train
- Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus
- Take the carferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry
- Take the bus from Bari to Salernobus
- Take the train from Salerno to Paestumtrain Re
24h 28m€142–221Fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ATH - FCO
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain
8h 26m€96–242Train, 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 Paestumtrain Re
21h 15mBus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
- Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
- Take the bus from Bari Porto to Ferraris-Circumvesuvianabus
- Take the bus from Napoli - Via G. Ferraris, ex Manifattura Tabacchi to Paestum - Stazione FSbus 34
21h 23mBus and ferry, ferry, bus, train
- Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Samibusferry
- Take the ferry from Sami to Bari M.maferry Asf
- Take the bus from Bari Porto to Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprovabus
- Take the train from Salerno to Paestumtrain Re
30h 4m€109–168
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Paestum is to fly and train which costs €60 - €220 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Paestum is to fly and train which takes 6h 31m and costs €60 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Paestum. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Paestum - Stazione FS via Rrogozhinë, Bari Porto, Garibaldi - Lucci and Napoli - Via G. Ferraris, ex Manifattura Tabacchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.
The distance between Athens and Paestum is 1021 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Paestum without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 20h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Athens to Paestum, including transfers.
Athens to Paestum bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.
Athens to Paestum bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Rrogozhinë station.
Paestum is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 7:04 AM in Athens and 6:04 AM in Paestum.
There are 2317+ hotels available in Paestum.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Paestum, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Athens to Paestum. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Naples Airport (NAP), walk to Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto, take the bus to Alibus - Garibaldi - Rosa Parks, walk to Napoli Centrale, then take the train to Paestum. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athens to Paestum via Port of Igoumenitsa and Port Of Bari in around 18h 47m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Napoli Centrale to Paestum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Caserta to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Paestum
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Paestum
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Napoli Centrale to Paestum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Napoli Centrale to Paestum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Paestum
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +210 52 25 550
- [email protected]
- Website
- arttour.gr
Bus from Athens to Rrogozhinë
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40
- Schedules at
- arttour.gr
Bus from Athens to Rrogozhinë
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40
- Schedules at
- arttour.gr
- Phone
- +30 210 4828001
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ventouris Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Ventouris Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Ventouris Ferries
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