How to get to Athens from Düsseldorf

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Compare coach and flight for Düsseldorf to Athens

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £141 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £141, while a flight costs an average of £406.

Distance: 1982 km

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£406

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£563

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6h 39m

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49h 45m

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26h 6m

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Athens is a coach with an average price of £141.

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

A coach is £265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Athens costing on average £406.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 39m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 49h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Düsseldorf 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 21h 27m sooner (4h 39m by flight vs 26h 6m by car) and save roughly £157 compared to fuel and tolls (£406 vs £563). 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 Düsseldorf to Athens

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • sky expressGQ891
    18:453h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:45Athens International Airport
    £1051One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • sky expressGQ891
    18:453h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:45Athens International Airport
    £1051One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • sky expressGQ891
    18:453h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:45Athens International Airport
    £1051One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Sas AirwaysSK620 · SK777
    6:106h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    13:10Athens International Airport
    £3101One-way
    1 change
  • Sas AirwaysSK1630 · SK2777
    10:107h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    18:40Athens International Airport
    £3101One-way
    1 change
  • Sas AirwaysSK817 · SK8422
    13:4525h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    16:20Athens International Airport
    £3661One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Athens by train

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FAQs: Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Athens.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Athens including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Athens is a coach with an average price of £141.

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

A coach is £265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Athens costing on average £406.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 39m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 49h 45m.

The Düsseldorf to Athens distance is approximately 1982 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Athens is:
  • Around 107 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf 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 Eurowings, Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, Pegasus, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Sas Airways, Swiss, KLM, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Air France, Qatar Airways, Vueling, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, Egypt Air, British Airways to go to Athens by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Athens:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Aegean Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf 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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