How to get to Athens from Munich

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Compare coach and flight for Munich to Athens

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £127, while a flight costs an average of £436.

Distance: 1496 km

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£436

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£127

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£289

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6h 41m

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4h 41m

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35h 8m

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34h 38m

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20h 28m

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The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Athens is a coach with an average price of £127.

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

A coach is £308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Athens costing on average £436.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 41m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 35h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Munich 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 15h 47m sooner (4h 41m by flight vs 20h 28m by car). Tickets start at around £436 compared to roughly £289 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 Munich to Athens

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

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flight

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

  • Aegean AirlinesA3803
    11:152h30
    Munich Airport
    14:45Athens International Airport
    £921One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Aegean AirlinesA3803
    11:152h30
    Munich Airport
    14:45Athens International Airport
    £921One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Aegean AirlinesA3803
    11:152h30
    Munich Airport
    14:45Athens International Airport
    £921One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Aegean AirlinesA3807
    18:302h30
    Munich Airport
    22:00Athens International Airport
    £1371One-way
    0 changes
  • sky expressGQ871
    13:002h35
    Munich Airport
    16:35Athens International Airport
    £1391One-way
    0 changes
  • ITAAZ433 · AZ722
    19:054h40
    Munich Airport
    0:45Athens International Airport
    £1851One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Munich 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 Munich to Athens.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Munich and Athens including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Athens is a coach with an average price of £127.

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

A coach is £308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Athens costing on average £436.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 41m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Coach takes on average 35h 8m.

The Munich to Athens distance is approximately 1496 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Athens is:
  • Around 98 flights per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

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