How to get to Athens from Marseille

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

The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Athens is a coach with an average price of £201.

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

A coach is £223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Athens costing on average £423.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 50m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 54h 15m.

The Marseille to Athens distance is approximately 1653 km.

The average frequency per day from Marseille to Athens is:

• Around 53 flights per day.
• Around 1 coaches per day.

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

• Coaches mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).
• Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.

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

• Travel with Volotea, ITA, Air France, Aegean Airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Ryanair, Swiss, Iberia, Lufthansa Cityline, Pegasus, Austrian Airlines, Malta Air, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Athens by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Athens by coach.

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

• 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, Transavia France.

Omio customers who travel from Marseille 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 Marseille 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.