How to get to Athens from Bologna

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Compare coach and flight for Bologna to Athens

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £175 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £175, while a flight costs an average of £363.

Distance: 1261 km

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£175

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£363

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£427

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42h 32m

Average total duration

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6h 20m

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19h 59m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Athens is a coach with an average price of £175.

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

A coach is £188 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Athens costing on average £363.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 20m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 42h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bologna and Athens including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 15h 39m sooner (4h 20m by flight vs 19h 59m by car) and save roughly £64 compared to fuel and tolls (£363 vs £427). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Bologna to Athens

How to get to Athens from Bologna by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bologna to Athens is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • ITAAZ1318 · AZ722
    15:308h15
    Bologna Airport
    0:45Athens International Airport
    £1271One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • ITAAZ1318 · AZ722
    15:308h15
    Bologna Airport
    0:45Athens International Airport
    £1271One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Aegean AirlinesA3683
    16:002h05
    Bologna Airport
    19:05Athens International Airport
    £3391One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Air DolomitiLH9487+LufthansaLH1750
    6:054h50
    Bologna Airport
    11:55Athens International Airport
    £1831One-way
    1 change
  • Air DolomitiLH9485+LufthansaLH1756
    17:104h55
    Bologna Airport
    23:05Athens International Airport
    £1831One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1662 · KL1955
    9:206h10
    Bologna Airport
    16:30Athens International Airport
    £1861One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Bologna to Athens

Travel to Athens easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Athens.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and Athens including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Athens is a coach with an average price of £175.

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

A coach is £188 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Athens costing on average £363.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 20m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 42h 32m.

The Bologna to Athens distance is approximately 1261 km.
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Athens is:
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna 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 Bologna to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, ITA, TAP Portugal, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair to go to Athens by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Athens by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Athens:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna 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 Bologna 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.

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