How to get to Athens from Brussels

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

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Athens is a coach with an average price of £186.

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

A coach is £253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Athens costing on average £440.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 12m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 52h 21m.

The Brussels to Athens distance is approximately 2089 km.

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Athens is:

• Around 93 flights per day.
• Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels 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 Brussels to Athens:

• Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).

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

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Athens by coach.
• Travel with Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Air Serbia, ITA, Pegasus, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Lot Polish Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, Qatar Airways, tarom, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Egypt Air, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Transavia France, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Athens by flight.

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

• 6 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Brussels Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Brussels 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 Brussels 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.