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How to get fromAthens to Triesteby plane, train, bus, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Trieste by plane, train, bus, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATH - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    7h 36m
    €69–200

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    21h 45m

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Patrascar car
    2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa San Giovannicar car
    4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    25h 15m
    €197–290

  4. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane ATH - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    9h 11m

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Brindisi to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    25h 46m
    €106–171

  6. Bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    27h 39m

  7. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    27h 46m

Athens to Trieste by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration25h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 915.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Trieste, Sicily, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Trieste. 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 bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, take the train to Messina Centrale, then walk to Trieste. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Trieste via Rrogozhinë, Rrogozhinë, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Bari Centrale, Bari Centrale, Lamezia Terme C., Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, and Messina Marittima in around 21h 45m.

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