How to get to Athens from Hamburg

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Compare coach and flight for Hamburg to Athens

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £158 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £158, while a flight costs an average of £504.

Distance: 2026 km

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£504

Average Price

£158

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Cheapest

£380

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6h 56m

Average total duration

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4h 56m

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2h 0m

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50h 4m

Average total duration

49h 34m

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30m

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27h 21m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Athens is a coach with an average price of £158.

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

A coach is £347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Athens costing on average £504.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 56m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 50h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hamburg and Athens including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 22h 25m sooner (4h 56m by flight vs 27h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £504 compared to roughly £380 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Hamburg to Athens

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • KLMKL1756 · KL1957
    14:509h25
    Hamburg Airport
    1:15Athens International Airport
    £1911One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • KLMKL1756 · KL1957
    14:509h25
    Hamburg Airport
    1:15Athens International Airport
    £1911One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Aegean AirlinesA3825
    11:053h00
    Hamburg Airport
    15:05Athens International Airport
    £3711One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • VuelingVY1823 · VY8100
    21:5011h40
    Hamburg Airport
    10:30Athens International Airport
    £2381One-way
    1 change
  • Sas AirwaysSK652 · SK2777
    19:3522h05
    Hamburg Airport
    18:40Athens International Airport
    £3021One-way
    1 change
  • Sas AirwaysSK1648 · SK2777
    12:305h10
    Hamburg Airport
    18:40Athens International Airport
    £3021One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Athens.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Athens including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Athens is a coach with an average price of £158.

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

A coach is £347 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Athens costing on average £504.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 56m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 50h 4m.

The Hamburg to Athens distance is approximately 2026 km.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Athens is:
  • Around 103 flights per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Athens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg 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 Aegean Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Sas Airways, Pegasus, Swiss, Vueling, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Athens by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Athens:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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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