How to get to Athens from Frankfurt am Main

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Compare coach and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Athens

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £132 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £132, while a flight costs an average of £412.

Distance: 1800 km

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£412

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£132

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£520

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6h 46m

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24h 28m

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Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Athens

Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Athens, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Athens is a coach with an average price of £132.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Athens:

A coach is £281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Athens costing on average £412.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 46m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 40h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main 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 19h 42m sooner (4h 46m by flight vs 24h 28m by car) and save roughly £109 compared to fuel and tolls (£412 vs £520). 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 Frankfurt am Main to Athens

How to get to Athens from Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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

  • Aegean AirlinesA3833
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  • Aegean AirlinesA3833
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Fastest

  • sky expressGQ861
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Other options

  • Air SerbiaJU353 · JU536
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  • Air SerbiaJU351 · JU536
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  • Aegean AirlinesA3533 · A3127
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FAQs: Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Athens.

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There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Athens including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Athens is a coach with an average price of £132.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Athens:

A coach is £281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Athens costing on average £412.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 46m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 40h 0m.

The Frankfurt am Main to Athens distance is approximately 1800 km.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Athens is:
  • Around 104 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Air Serbia, TAP Portugal, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Pegasus, ITA, tarom, Croatia Airlines, CitizenPlane, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Air Baltic, Egypt Air, Transavia France, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Iberia to go to Athens by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Athens by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Athens:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main 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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