Rome2Rio

How to get fromAthens to Žilinaby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Žilina

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Athens to Žilina 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.

  1. Fly to Bratislava Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane plane ATH - BTS
    2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain train
    7h 45m
    €58–197

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Budapestbus bus
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train Rj
    4. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain train 505 / ...
    24h 41m
    €116–171

  3. Drive  1,673.2 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Žilinacar car 1,673.2 km
    18h 33m
    €314–453

  4. Fly to Vienna International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane ATH - VIE
    2. Take the bus from Vienna Airport to Bratislava Main Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain train
    8h 57m
    €85–201

  5. Fly to Katowice International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane plane ATH - KTW
    2. Take the train from Katowice to Bohumintrain train
    3. Take the train from Bohumin to Zilinatrain train
    10h 5m
    €78–235

  6. Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ATH - BUD
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zilinatrain train
    10h 52m
    €65–177

  7. Fly to Wroclaw, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Wroclaw (WRO)plane plane ATH - WRO
    2. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Bohumintrain train
    3. Take the train from Bohumin to Zilinatrain train
    11h 15m
    €88–286

  8. Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane plane ATH - KRK
    2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Bohumintrain train
    3. Take the train from Bohumin to Zilinatrain train
    10h 48m
    €87–273

  9. Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane plane ATH - PRG
    2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ostrava Hlavni Nadrazi to Zilinatrain train
    11h 11m
    €106–316

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Žilinabus bus N1311
    29h 11m
    €103–182

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Košicebus bus
    2. Take the train from Kosice to Zilinatrain train 502 / ...
    29h 43m
    €101–206

  12. Bus via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Žilinabus bus N1311
    30h 35m
    €110–122

Athens to Žilina by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration29h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Athens to Žilina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,502.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Žilina, Slovakia?

You can take a bus from Athens to Žilina via Budapest Hotel Platanus and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 29h 11m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Slovakia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There