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How to get fromMecca to Athensby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mecca to Athens by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane JED - ATH
    7h 48m
    €166–255

  2. Drive to Al-Baha Domestic Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mecca to Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT)car car
    2. Fly from Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ABT - ATH
    13h 57m
    €134–401

  3. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane TIF - ATH
    12h 35m
    €188–473

Jeddah (JED) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,457.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Athens. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ta'if Bus Station, take the taxi to Taif Regional Airport (TIF) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki.

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