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How to get fromBarcelona to Central Athensby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Central Athens by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane BCN - ATH
    5h 47m
    €90–200

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus bus
    36h 46m

  3. Drive 2,972.5 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Central Athenscar car 2,972.5 km
    30h 48m
    €541–782

  4. Bus via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus bus
    46h 25m

  5. Bus via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord #2

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Athensbus bus
    47h 22m

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,948 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Central Athens, Greece?

Aegean Airlines and Vueling Airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Athens via Tirana, Terminal D, Sheshi Shqiponja, and Tirana in around 36h 46m.

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