How to get to Athens from Barcelona

There are 2 options to travel between Barcelona and Athens including taking a coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Athens is a coach with an average price of £196.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Athens:

A coach is £323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Athens costing on average £519.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 12m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 56h 16m.

The Barcelona to Athens distance is approximately 1879 km.

The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Athens is:

• Around 100 flights per day.
• Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Athens as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Athens:

• Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Vueling, Aegean Airlines, ITA, Air Serbia, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Europa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane, Pegasus, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Smartwings, TAP Portugal to go to Athens by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Athens by coach.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Barcelona to Athens:

• 5 direct flights per day with Vueling, Aegean Airlines, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Barcelona to Athens, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.

In Athens, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from Mount Lycabettus, explore the vibrant Monastiraki Flea Market for antiques and souvenirs, and visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the world's only stadium made entirely of marble. Take a peaceful stroll through the National Garden of Athens, experience a traditional Greek performance at the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and explore the Acropolis of Athens with its iconic Parthenon. Learn about ancient Greek civilisation at the Acropolis Museum, discover the historic Ancient Agora of Athens, and visit the National Archaeological Museum. Don't miss the charming Plaka neighbourhood with its neoclassical architecture and vibrant local shops.

A visit of 3 to 4 days in Athens is typically sufficient to explore major attractions like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Plaka district, and the National Archaeological Museum, while also allowing some time to enjoy local cuisine and culture.