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How to get fromSyracuse to Athensby bus, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, train, or busferry

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

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Siracusa - Von Platen to Catania Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CTA - ATH
    5h 44m
    €63–187

  2. Drive, car ferry, ferry

    1. Drive from Syracuse to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Bari M.macar car
    4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry ferry Asf
    5. Drive from Patras to Athenscar car
    26h 55m
    €228–360

  3. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Siracusa to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain train Ic
    3. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the bus from Fier to Korinthosbus bus
    5. Take the train from Korinthos to Athenstrain train Re
    27h 5m

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Siracusa to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain train Ic
    3. Take the carferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    27h 50m
    €139–253

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Siracusa to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry ferry Asf
    4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus bus
    28h 3m
    €162–288

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Siracusa - Von Platen to Catania Via Archimedebus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Fierbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus bus
    32h 51m

  7. Bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë

    1. Take the bus from Siracusa - Von Platen to Catania Via Archimedebus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus bus
    33h 37m

Syracuse to Athens by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 877.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Syracuse, Italy and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Syracuse to Athens. However, you can take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Syracuse to Athens via Tresmestieri, Villa S. Giovanni, Bari M.ma, and Patras in around 26h 55m.

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