There are 10 ways to get from Athens to Russia by plane, train, bus, or car
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 Pulkovo Airport
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane ATH - LED
10h 48m₽9,505–25,055Fly to Krasnodar
cheapest- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Krasnodar (KRR)plane ATH - KRR
8h 1m₽7,365–32,475Train, bus
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ec
- Take the bus from Warsaw West to Moscow, International Bus Stationbus
2d 4h₽20,307–32,385Drive 3,165.9 km
- Drive from Athens to Moscowcar 3,165.9 km
36h 54m₽55,895–80,736Fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane ATH - SVO
10h 45m₽9,515–24,045Fly to Moscow Vnukovo
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane ATH - VKO
10h 32m₽9,580–39,265Fly to Sochi International Airport, train
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane ATH - AER
- Take the train from Sochi Airport to Krasnodar 2train
14h 52m₽9,775–25,375Bus via Bucharest
- Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militaribus
- Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Chișinău Autogara Nordbus
- Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to Moscow International Bus Stationbus
2d 6h₽17,831–32,426Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens to Rzeszówbus
- Take the train from Rzeszow Glowny to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Warsaw West to Moscow, International Bus Stationbus
2d 6h₽19,321–48,037Bus
- Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora Bus Station to Chişinău Southern Busbus
- Take the bus from Chişinău Northern Bus Station to Salaryevo Bus Stationbus
3d 4h₽17,635–36,560
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Russia is to fly which costs RUB 9500 - RUB 24000 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Russia is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 33000.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Russia station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Moscow International Bus Station via Bucharest Filaret Bus Station and Chișinău, North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Athens and Russia is 2526 km. The road distance is 3165.9 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Russia without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs RUB 20000 - RUB 33000.
It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Athens to Russia, including transfers.
Athens to Russia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Russia is to fly which takes 10h 48m and costs RUB 9500 - RUB 26000. Alternatively, you can bus via Bucharest, which costs RUB 17000 - RUB 33000 and takes 2 days 6h.
Athens to Russia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Russia is 3166 km. It takes approximately 36h 54m to drive from Athens to Russia.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Russia?
Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and five other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Biblioteka Imeni Lenina via București, Autogara Militari, Păcii, Piața Unirii 1, Piata Unirii, Autogara Filaret, Bucharest Filaret Bus Station, Chișinău, North Bus Station, Moscow International Bus Station, and Salaryevo in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Pulkovo Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽15,000–44,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Moscow Vnukovo via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽15,000–43,000
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽3,200–4,600
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- 0030 2108219900
- [email protected]
- Website
- siamostours.com
Bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanus
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽7,000–11,000
- Schedules at
- siamostours.com
Bus from Athens to Rzeszów
- Ave. Duration
- 31h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽8,500–20,000
- Schedules at
- siamostours.com
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